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$200 in CASH FREE to the Subscribers of The Freeman. Send for Our Liberal Inducements! THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 10. B. T. WASHINGTON B. T. WASHINGTON HONORED BY THE CITIZENS OF NEW YORK CITY. LEADING CITIZENS PARTICIPATE Tuskegee Presented Two Scholarships, A List of Toasts and the Menu for the Commemorable Occasion, The colored citizens of New York city and vicinity gave a complimentary dinner to Dr. Booker T. Washington in Carnegie Hall, New York, on the evening of Wednesday, April 15, which was unquestionably the most notable affair of the kind New York has ever seen, nor, with all Dr. Washington's distinction, is he often a guest at a function so well planned and so satisfactorily carried out. The dinner was attended by over two hundred men, and the company was representative of the most intelligent, most progressive, and most successful colored business and professional men of the country. The apartment in which the dinner was given was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers and banners. A large portrait of the principal of Tuskegee was surrounded with flags, and the tables were superbly trimmed with flowers. The decorations, the catering, and all the appointments of the affair were supplied by Negro business men, and it must have been a surprising object lesson to many people who are not acquainted with the capabilities of the men of the race in a business line. Among other pleasant features of the evening the dinner was made the occasion to present to Mr. Washington two scholarships to Tuskegee Institute from the colored residents of Manhattan and vicinity. Gifts of this kind are particularly agreeable to the principal of the institution just now for the reason that the General Education Society, having offered to duplicate all sums up to $3,000 given to Tuskegee this year by colored people, the amount given at the dinner will net the school just twice the sum. The arrangements for the dinner were in charge of the following named gentlemen: Chairman, Fred R. Moore, Secretary, Charles H. Lansing, Committee, Hon. Charles H. W Anderson, Hon. Samuel R. Scrotron, William H. Smith, Benjamin F. Hawley, Robert R. Willis, Jerome B. Peterson, Frazier O. Stratton, Hon. Wilford H. Smith, Thomas B. McKeel, Frederic B. Watkins, John W. Dias, John B. Nall, Theophilus I. Fisher, Roger Taylor, J. Hoffman Woods, Wm. Russell Johnson, Jacob L. Ritter, Dr. D. P. Reid, George E. Wibane, Jr., James W. Mars, A. C. McKee, Daniel Brooks, Prof. Wm. L. Bulkley, Frank H. Carmand, E. V. C. Kato, Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, P. Sheridan Ball, D. Macon Webster, Lewis H. Latimer, J. W. Rutledge, James R. Braxton, Francis H. Gilbert, Charles E. Moore, William A. Heyliger, Rev. Charles T. Walker, Henry L. Kemp. The list of toasts and the names of those who responded to them was: Toastmaster—Mr. Fred R. Moore. Grace—Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop. Our Guest—Hon. Charles W. Anderson. Response—Dr. Booker T. Washington. Educational Opportunities in New York—Prof. Wm. L. Bulkley. Fraternal Organizations—Mr. E. V. C. Eato. Religion's Influence in Race Development—Rev. Chas. T. Walker. Our Young Men in Business—Mr. George E. Wibecan, Jr. Our Commercial Opportunities—Hon. Samuel R. Scotttron. The Bar—Mr. D. Macon Webster. Mr. Anderson, in introducing Mr. Washington, said in part: Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen: In rising to respond to the sentiment assigned to me to-night, I feel somewhat like the bride of Burleigh of whom Tennyson says: "But a trouble weighed upon her and perplexed her night and morn With the burden of an honor Unto which she was not born," for this dinner is given to a distinguished educator, and I am well aware that I do not deserve to be regarded as being, in any specific way, a member of that high calling. As a matter of fact, during all my life I have made but one attempt at being an educator, and the results of-that attempt was such as to induce a feeling of profound satisfaction on the part of my friends, that I had gone no further. Realizing, therefore, that I know but little about the great work of education, I shall approach my toast with proper precautionary respect. But to be serious. This function means infinitely more than the mere breaking of bread and drinking of wine. It means that the representative men of the race in this community desire to honor one who holds the highest place in their regard. It means to the guest of the evening that his work of educating our youth and pleading our cause before the great tribunal of the civilized world, the colored men of New York are with him. We have no titles nor dignities to bestow, no arch of triumph, no Order of Bath, Garter, or Golden Cross, with which to reward those who have rendered us signal service. We have nothing but our thanks—"thanks, the exchequer of the poor"—and a simple God speed to offer. This is the sentiment that is on every lip and in every heart to-night. It is not my intentionten, gentlemen, to praise Dr. Washington. He needs no praise from me, for the world knows his worth and work by heart. Yet praise it will be, if I but speak the simple truth. In him there is nothing to explain, nothing to conceal, nothing to be ashamed of, and nothing to apologize for. In short, his hands are clean, and clean hands are essential in a leader, whether he leads a race movement or a cotillion. Some bright man—I don't recall whether it was Sydney Smith or Simeon Ford—in speaking of Lady Macbeth, said she might have been a lady, but she couldn't prove it by her conduct. I am pleased to say that Doctor Washington has justified his reputation by his conduct. My friends, it is an inspiring thing for a race to have such a leader. Among his many other titles to public confidence, the guest of the evening has the saving grace of sanity—the genius of common sense. In him, common sense seems to have budded into life and blossomed into fame. He is both modest and dignified. The proudest prince of the royal blood has not more real dignity, the humblest laborer in the cotton fields of his beloved Southland, has not more true humility. You do well to pay him the well-earned compliment of a dinner, for he came upon the scene none too soon. The times were restless just before his advent. Old questions were being reopened and half forgotten charges against the race were being warmed into life. Most of our friends of other days were dead—the others were dumb. Just at this time, when many of us were becoming discouraged, there arose out of the darkness and fog of discussion of the race question, clear cut against the Southern Sky, a strange, new figure, who strayed into the camp of his people and proclaimed to them the doctrine of hope, patience and industry. He told them that it was easy to be pessimistic when optimism meant hard work. He advised them to waste no time in striving after the impossible and to squander no strength in throwing stones at the stars. He reminded them that hope and industry would win a thousand times where tears and despair would fail. He taught them the lesson that all things come to him who waits, if he hustle while he waits, and he has lived to see the thinking men of his race rise up and call him blessed. Let us then not be discouraged. No race need be doubtful about a fair future when it can produce such a man Dr. Booker T. Washington. And after all, fifty years is but a second when compared with the centuries through which Dane, Saxon, Celt, 'Angle and Norman have been fusing themselves into this Anglo-Saxon race, and yet we have something to show when great names are counted, something to tell when great deeds are told. Even if there are those in the land who would willingly render our liases exempt from public haunt, we still "have the guest of this evening, and the great schools at Hampton and Tuskegee, where our young men and women are being taught to find "tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones and good in everything." Let us go out of this hall to night with the purpose in us, that so far as in us lies, we shall do our part toward developing young men to take up this great work where our guest lays it down. Let us help some younger man to rise up and catch the torch from his hands and carry it further and still further toward the goal, as in the old torch-bearing days of the ancient world. As an evidence of race progress, I want to call our guest's attention to the fact that over one hundred of the INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1903: DR. C. A. FREIARS DR. E. A. EDWARDS, Des Moines, Iowa. diners here to-night paid their subscriptions with their personal checks. This is a significant fact. It means that in a party of two hundred, over one-half of that number have bank accounts, and you know a bank account commands respect, no matter who carries it. I tell you, it speaks a "various language" and is a stronger argument in our behalf, than all of the eloquence of the agitators since they were given the gift of speech at the cradle. Let us press onward and prove to our friends and our enemies alike, that we are a patient, persevering and broadly receptive people—a people hopeful in education, not altogether insignificant in business, and renowned throughout all the earth for our love of the institutions and the flag of our common country. Mr. Washington's response was listened to with deep, attention. The addresses of all the gentlemen who spoke were frequently interrupted by applause. The leading papers of the city quoted extracts from the addresses the next morning and the dinner was fully and satisfactorily reported. The menu for the collation, which was furnished by Mr. W. A. Heyliger, caterer, was as follows: Salmon au Kennebec, Hollandaise Pommes Duchesse. Latour Blanche. Flet de Boeuf a la Washington. Petit Pois. Potato Croquettes. Pommery Sec. Biscuit Diplomate. Gateaux Assortis Cigars. Auxeaux This dinner was given on the even-following the one on which a great meeting in the interests of Tuskegee Institute was held in Madison Square Garden Concert Hall. At this meeting ex-President Grover Cleveland presided, being introduced by Mayor Low, of New York City. The other speakers were Mr. Edgar Gardner Murphy, of Montgomery, Ala.; Dr. Lyman Abbott, Mr. Wm. H. Baldwin, Jr., and Dr. Washington. Among those who were present were Mrs. Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Low, Mrs. C. P. Huntington, George Foster Peabody, Oswald Garrison Villard, Jacob H. Schiff, Carl Schurtz, Douglas Robinson, William J. Shihfeelin, W. S. Hawk, St. Clair McKelway, Warner Miller, Mrs. J. C. Hoagland and many other people prominent in New York. MAX BENNETT THRASHER. New York, N. Y., Apr. 16, 1903. It is with a degree of pleasure that we are permitted to present to our Amontillado. Squabs a la Kings. Salade de Laitue. Entrements DR. A. G. EDWARDS readers the likeness of Dr. Aug. G. Edwards, the only colored physician in Iowa, and without doubt the most proficient of any that ever came to Iowa. The Doctor began the study of medicine in Chicago in 1890, but finished at Maharry Medical Department of Waldron University in 1895. Later he spent several months in the postgraduate schools of New York and Chicago. He practiced in Knoxville, Tenn., from 1895 until 1901. He was for five years professor in anatomy of histology in the medical department of the Knoxville College, he being the first person of color to be selected to the faculty of that school. He was for several years physician in chief of the East Tennessee Hospital and Nurse Training School. In 1901 he left the South for the Northwest, and located in Des Moines, Ia., where he has won an enviable reputation as a surgeon, having performed the most difficult operations with an astonishing degree of success. In private, as well as hospital, practice he ranks with the best in his city. He enjoys a steadily growing and lucrative practice among all races. Clipping from Iowa State Bystander. Weekly Budget of News. Muncle, Ind., Special.—Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A M. E. Church. Rev. Lewis, presiding elder, was present and delivered two very interesting discourses. A telegram was received from Rev. Upthegrove, explaining his inability to be present. $22.56 was realized from collections for the day. * ** Next Sunday will be the day set apart for the grand rally, at which time Rev. J. M. Townsend will be present. The K. of P. Lodge will have their annual sermon preached and will assist in the general rally. Everybody invited to come and help the trustees in their needy endeavor. * ** A series of meetings is being conducted at the First Street M. E. Church by Rev. Mrs. Lewis this week, commencing Tuesday evening and continuing throughout the week. * ** The Sewing Circle of the Second Baptist Church gave an entertainment Tuesday, April 20. * ** Messrs. Smith and Jones, of Hartford City, spent Sunday in this city. * ** Mr. Bundy and Mr. Wood, of Cabin Creek, were in attendance at the quarterly meeting. Mr. Wood was the guest of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, of West Charles street. * ** Mr. Frank Davis is still very ill at the home of Mr. John Douglas, in East Jackson street. * ** Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Robbins are convalescing. * ** Miss Mayward Wade entertained friends from Dark county Sunday. * ** Baptism was conducted by Rev. Taylor in White river, Sunday morning, at 6 o'clock, at which time six candidates were immersed. Happenings of the Week. Cairo, IL. Special.—The election is warm at this writing, but will get the results in next issue. * * Miss Alvena Calvin, of Anniston, Ala., is making her home with her sister, Mrs. Sue Moore, in twenty-third street. * * Mr. and Mrs. Finnie are here attending the campaign. It must be warm when they send to Denver for support. * * PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50 The young baseball team is organized. Its name is to be Young Cairo Blues. Walter Fields, manager. * * The colored people of this city certainly deserve credit for their hard work in this campaign. The white people that crow over the officers elected last Tuesday owe the credit to the colored men. * * Mrs. Mariah Smith, of Washington avenue, is out in Missouri looking for a drug root. * * The battleship Arkansas was here on the 20th, and there were a large number of visitors to see her. * * Mrs. Sallie Cross and Miss Bertha Smith, both of Carbondale, Ill., are the guests of Miss Classe Hamilton. * * Mr. G. W. Scott, of Twenty-third street, is on the sick list at this writing. * * Little Miss Nellie Z. Syder, of Seventeenth street, who has been on the sick list for quite a while, is able to be out again. * * Mrs. Mary Jackson, of Twelfth street, is indisposed at this writing. Her many friends hope her a speedy recovery. * * Mrs. Alvin Redman, of Twelfth street, is on the sick list at this writing. * * Mrs. Henry McWilliams, who is visiting in Nashville, Tenn., is expected home to the bedside of her sick husband, Mr. McWilliams, of Twenty-fifth street, at this writing. * * The Ladies of the Buffalooes gave one of the greatest entertainments ever given in the city, on last Thursday, the 23d, in honor of the young men of the club and friends. Webb Band furnished music for the occasion. * * Mr. Wm. Brown, the colored ice man, will-start his wagon just as soon as the weather will permit, and asks you to buy your tickets from him for the race. * * Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, of Middle Tennessee, with a fine four-year-old horse, the property of Mr. G. W. Scott, of Twenty-third street, has been visiting for a few days, but left for his home last Thursday. Pick-Up Items. Logansport, Ind., Special.—Mrs. Allen and Miss Blanche Winslow will leave Thursday for Chicago, where they will spend a week. * * Misses Stewart and Goodwin have returned from a week's visit in South Bend. * * Messrs. Turner, Brooks, Gentry and James spent Sunday in South Bend. * * Mrs. Mary Garret has returned to Indianapolis. * * Rev. Taylor will leave Wednesday for Muncie for his health. * * Mrs. Stone, from Kokomo, spent Sunday in this city. * * Mr. G. O. King met with a fearful accident Thursday, while cutting wood. * * On account of the sickness of Rev. Taylor a program was rendered Sunday evening which was excellent. * * Mrs. Chester Keen has left for a two weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Winslow, in Carthage, Ind. * * Miss Esther Cranshaw spent Sunday with her grandfather in Lafayette. Interesting News Notes. Columbia, Tenn., Special—The concert given at the First Baptist Church by the Star Musical Club, April 13, was a financial success, considering the inclementity of the weather. * * Thos. Byrdsong has returned from Dallas, Tex., where he went to accompany Hiram Kayne home. * * Miss Lizzie Buford is bookkeeping for the Elbert Mitchell Company, corner South Main and Ninth streets. * * Johnny Brown is doing an excellent business with his moving and hauling wagon. * * Rev. Brinaugh, pastor of the First Baptist Church, has commenced revival services. He expects the assistance of Rev. J. L. Harding, of Nashville, Tenn. * * The Easter services held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church was a grand affair. The 909 turned out en masse, and the program was excellently carried out. The new gasoline lights have been installed in St. Paul, and they are giving satisfactory service. * * Call on Luther L. Miller for the Freeman. HOT SPRINGS NEWS. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Mr. J. H. Gates, of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Cane Little were joined together in the holy bonds of wedlock last week. Only a few intimate friends were present. Rev. P. W. Walls officiated. * * Mr. T. A. Adams, of Pine Bluff, arrived here last week to take charge of the Hot Springs Cornet Band as instructor. * * The Eastman Hotel closed last Tuesday morning, after a very successful season. Mr. Lee Walker, who was head waiter at the above named hotel during the season, deserves much credit for the way he handled the 125 waiters he had under his charge, and gave the best of sat isfaction. * * Mr. Chas. York left last week for California. A FINANCIAL BOARD OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH HOLDS ITS THIRTY-FIRST SESSION. PRAISES FOR DR. E W. LAMPTON The Financial Secretary—His Work in Behalf of the Connection Will Assure His Re-Election. Washington, D. C., April 20.—The Financial Board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church held its thirty-first annual session in this city last Thursday at 1541 14th street, northwest, in its new building. Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. D., of Wilberforce, O., the president of the board, called the meeting to order. Rev. George H. Shaffer, of Omaha, Nebr., conducted the religious exercises and Bishop Arnett, in a few well-chosen remarks, addressed the members and stated the object of the meeting. He paid a high compliment to Dr. E. W. Lampton, the efficient secretary, who has had charge of the office for one year. He referred to the treatment of the race in the South and urged the ministers who represent their respective Episcopal districts to urge the people to acquire religion, education and wealth. "I know," said the Bishop, "that Ben Tilman travels about the county telling the people the faults of the race and makes his brags that a Negro has no rights that a white man is bound to respect, but thank God the tide is changing and the people of the North and South are getting their eyes open and they are learning that it is brain and character that makes a man and not color." At the conclusion of the Bishop's address, Rev. John Hurst, D. D., of Baltimore, called the rool and the following members of the board were present: Revs. John Hurst, Philadelphia, Pa.; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, O. N.; J. McCracken, Chicago, Ill.; Geo. H. Shaffer, Omaha, Nebr. *W. H. H. Hurd*, Atlanta, Ga.; L. R. Nichols, Charleston, S. C.; W. F. Dangerfield, Vicksburg, Miss.; Jas. M. Turner, Lexington, Ky.; A. G. Scott, Dallas, Tex.; J. K. Jershaw, Pensacola, Fla., and John Webb, New Orleans, La. Just before the business of f the meeting was taken up, Mrs. E. W. Lampton was introduced and in a few remarks delivered an address in which she extended to the members and the visitors attending the session a hearty welcome, that her husband would look after the affairs of his department and she would turn her attention to making the stay of the strangers an agreeable one as only a woman could do who had the work of her husband at heart. Rev. Jas. Turner replied on behalf of the board. Bishop Arnett announced the following committees: Auditing—J. M. Henderson, Charles Bundy, N. J. McCracken, John Webb. Appropriations—G. H. Shaffer, W. H. Heard, L. R. Nichols, A. J. Kershaw, W. F. Dangerfield. Institutional Church—Chas Bundy, N. J. McCracken, J. M. Turner, John Webb, W. F. Dangerfield. Resolutions—J. M. Turner, John Hurst, J. M. Henderson. Building and Grounds—N. J. McCracken, E. W. Lampton, John Hurst. Executive Committee—B. W. Arnett, John Hurst, J. M. Henderson, N. J. McCracken, Chas Bundy. Church History—John Hurst, J. M. Turner, Chas Bundy, J. M. Henderson, W. H. Heard. Rev. E. W. Lampton, the Financial Secretary, was introduced to the board and read a lengthy report of the work for the fiscal year. He stated that the financial condition of the department was never in a better condition than at the present time. He thanked the Bishops and the ministers for the large increase in dollar money from the fourteen Episcopal districts. He visited many of the annual conferences and explained to the members of the church who attended the session the object of the dollar money plan. He reported from the first district, Bishop W. B. Derrick, dollar money for the year. $,339.30; second district, Bishop B. F. Lee, $,1528.78, with two conferences to report; third district, Bishop B. W. Arnett, $,3021.53; fourth district, Bishop A. Grant, $,3287.52; fifth district, Bishop C. T. Shaffer, $,3800.74; sixth district, Bishop H. M. Turner, CONTINUED ON FIFTH M. Second Annual Sermon Preached to the Knights of Pythias. Joplin, Mo., Special—The second annual sermon of Orient Lodge No. 11 and Toussaint Company No. 8 K. of P. was preached, Sunday afternoon, April 12 at the Court House to the largest gathering of colored people that ever attended such a meeting. The room was crowded to its utmost capacity. The K. of P. Lodge assembled at their lodge room at 2:30. The procession was formed, headed by the Pittsburg, Kas., band followed by the Uniform Ranks fifty strong and ladies riding in open carriages. The line of march from Second street, where they formed, to Main, south on Main to Seventh and thence to the Court House. The procession was the longest and best that ever appeared on the streets of Joplin among the colored people. All along the line of march the Uniform Rank under the captaincy of Captain Shackreford, the veteran drill master, went through the different manuvers without a break. They excited great applause all along the line of march. Rev. Curtis of this city preached the annual sermon, who chose for his text "Wisdom," Prov. ix; 1. He handled the subject well and clearly demonstrated to the people that he was familiar with the subject. Prof. N. T. Greene sang a solo entitled "All Hall." To the Colle Second Wait THE FREEMAN'S GRE DINING ROOM IS THE WE HAVE DONE YOU Reasons why the Colle 1. THE FREEMAN is lated Negro Journal in the well as moral support of a 2. It represents the b fear or favor the best intre 3. It is the official org fit Association. 4. It gives one page each of improving their condit their personal welfare. 5. It is the guardian of his right to recognition as his efficiency in both indu 6. The regular price o reduce it to $1.00 in soliciti Our Grand U To the Colored Second Waiters of THE FREEMAN'S GRAND PRIZE DINING ROOM SUPERVI IS THE STAFF OF HOTEL FRE WE HAVE DONE YOU GOOD Reasons why the Colored Hotel ** THE FRE 1. 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Two six-months subscriptions or four three months subscriptions count for one yearly subscription in this contest. No person except a head or second waiter is allowed to enter this contest and no commission paid for subscriptions. The professor sang this difficult solo in a manner that won great praise from the people. The professor ranks among the best of our local singers, Mrs E M Curtis read an excellent paper on the Court of Calanthe. She told of the ladies' court and how it was progressing. She stat the ladies' court here had a large membership and lots of good was being done. She also stated that the ladies' court in this city had over one thousand dollars in the treasury. That speaks well for anew ladies' court. There are over five hundred members that belong to the ladies' court in the State of Missouri J. A. Pinkard spoke very briefly on the origin of the Order of K. of P.'s. His address was well received. The sl ging of the choir was a feature. Will Meiford acted as pianist. A good collection was taken up. After which Rev. J. R. Whitely read the benediction. Pror. Lee Payne, who made the Fort Scott, Kas., band famous a few years ago, is now director of the Pittsburg Kas., band. Will Melford acted as escort for the band in the parade. Mingo Porter, proprietor of the colored cafe, was in evidence as he had the visitors to eat at his cafe. Thomas Powell, the veteran horse trainer and driver, is now located in this city. He has already SCORED Headwaiter, Masters of the United States GRAND PRIZES TO THE MOST SUPERVISORS. THE FIRST STAFF OF THE COLORED HOTEL FRATERNITY. 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Get anybody to subscribe as options or four three months subscri this contest. and second waiter is allowed to ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Headwaiters and the United States IS TO THE MOST POPULAR ADVOCAT. THE FREEMAN OF THE COLORED ETERNITY. WE CAN DO YOU MORE. Men of America should support FREEMAN. ** most progressive and widely circu- is entitled to the FINANCIAL as Negroes. best thought and advocates without e. and Second Waiters National Bene- of the hotel fraternity with the hope their opportunities and promoting of the American Negro, advocating citizen and endorsing and demanding amic education. MAN is $1.50 per year and we will served support. PRESENTED OFFER! ZES 4 10 CHAS. H. Mana us the 2nd largest r, we will give a secret organization ED UMBRELLA. rize ing us the 4th largest list of yearly give a year's subscription to THE OLD, also a copy of either GOIN'S or COZART'S "WAITERS' MAN- al the successful contestants in the -Free. April 1st & Closes June 1, 1903 LL. We will publish each week a ing as well as the number of sub- his merits. Have your men to help dy to subscribe as we do not limit a large string of fast horses that he will handle this season on the race circuit. Mr. Powell handles the most vicious horses that are brought to him. It does not take him long to subdue the most vicious horse and make him obey at the first command of the trainer. Edward Hoague still wears the same old smile. He wishes to meet his many friends at the Broadway bar, where he is now located. Joplin will again have a professional ball this season. Manager Allen has already signed the first bunch of players. They will open the season early in May. They will play the strong Springfield team. Miss Charlotte McElroy, who conducts a rooming house on Main street, has recovered from a spell of sickness. Don't fail to attend the corner stone laying of the new Baptist church that will be laid soon. The date will be announced through The Freeman. Mingo Porter cafe is now headquarters for all the young people to meet on Sundays. Fred Blair, the Freeman agent, wishes to state to his subscribers that after this date all persons wanting The Freeman must pay in advance. They can leave orders with Rev. Curtis' barbershop on Second street or at Weyland drug store. The colored schools here have a larger attendance than usual for this season of the year. Mr. hunter, the principal, is one of the leading Negro educators of the State. THE FREEMAN, Geo. L. Knox, Publisher, Indianapolis, Ind. SUN Entertainments and Meetings Held in Hannibal Mo. Hannibal, Mo., Special.—The ladies of the Sewing Circle gave a "Chocolataine" entertainment at the A. M. E. Church. An elegant literary and musical program was rendered. All who attended were much pleased. The Sigma Lambda club met at the residence of Mrs. George Wing, Thursday afternoon, March 26. An interesting program was rendered, after which the following officers were elected: Mrs. O. C. Queen, president; Mrs. Dollie Stevens, vice-president; Mrs. Luu Clay, secretary; Mrs. Nora Woods, assistant secretary; Mrs. Emma Clay, treasurer; Mrs. Ada Holman, reporter; Mrs. Carrie Wing, chairman of program committee. The Ladies' Mite Missionary Society met at the residence of Mrs. Laura Henderson on Section street. Quite a number were present. Prof. Douglas was in the city March 29th. Miss Blanche Doolin left for Keokuk, Iowa, March 28th. The funeral of Mrs. Frank Jones, who died on Monday, March 30, at her home on Spruce street, was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at the Second Christian church on Broadway, and buried in the Baptist cemetery. Rev. Thurman conducted the services. Charlie Purnell left the city for St. Louis, Mo., March 30. Get The Freeman every Saturday from agent, Walter W. Booker, 109-Washington avenue. The little store at 116 Market street, formerly known as the Woman's Exchange, has changed its name to The Variety Store. This is the first store of this kind operated here by our own color. What is the matter with some more of us branching out into business for ourselves. The variety store is run by Miss Ella V. Robinson. Easter Properly Observed. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special. — On Easter Sunday at 11 a. m., Rev. G. W. Parks, D. D., pastor of First Baptist church, preached a most wonderful sermon, in which he, in a lofty way, had the people to think of their risen Savior. At 3 p. m. the pastor preached the annual sermon to the Masonic fraternity, which was a masterly effort. The audience was held in breathless silence during the entire discourse. The choir rendered excellent music for the occasion. The church was crowded to the doors. At 11 a. m., at Wiley Memorial M. E. church, the pastor, Rev. J. W. Tate, D. D., in his usual practical way, treated his audience to a most eloquent sermon. At 3 p. m. the pastor preached the sermon to the R. of W. M., also the ladies of the same order. The address was a masterpiece, and was well received by his hearers. At 8 p. m. at the First Baptist church, Rev. Parks by special request, preached the annual sermon to the Daughters of Queen Esther. This order is doing a noble work in this community, and made quite an impression upon those present. The choir rendered some of their sweetest music. At 8 p. m. at Warren A. M. E. church, of which Rev. J. M. Holt, D. D., is pastor, Easter exercises by the children were very creditable indeed. The music by the choir was superb. The address of Presiding Elder Turner was timely and full of practical thought. Prominent Visitors. Natchitoches, La., Special, — Prof. John G. Lewis, State Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity, and one of the oldest and most experienced pedagogues in the parish, in company with D. K. Micklebury made a pleasant visit to the public school. Prof. Lewis, who is a natural born speaker, held the school spellbound with his eloquence for thirty-five minutes. Mr. Micklebury, who has formerly addressed the school, declined speaking. The city of Natchitoches was favored with a visit by the Rev. G. D. Dudley, traveling evangelist, who prescheduled and lectured at the Asbury M. E. church and also at the First Baptist church. His lectures and sermons were highly appreciated by large audiences at both churches. Mr. Dudley also lectured at the public school and made quite an impression upon each student who had an opportunity to hear him. On the 29th of March Mr. David Sharp, a very highly respected young man of this community, was buried. Rev. W. J. M. Price of the M. E. church conducted the services, which were largely attended. A Budget of News A Bugle of News. Rockford, Ill., Special.-The A. M. E. church purchased a new carpet and had it in place for Easter. J. F. Holman went to Chicago April 4. McCantz 1-still at the Nelson. Prof. Hall of Chicago has a dancing school in the G. A. R. hall every Thursday night. All are invited. Admission 25 cents. Rain prevented the dance which was to be given by Miss Aline Etheridge Friday, April 10th. The remains of Mrs. Hannah Holland were shipped to Burlington, Mo., Sunday, April 12. The Sunday-school under the supervision of Mrs. M. E. Donley rendered the following excellent program on Easter: Song, School; Scripture reading, Superintendent; prayer, Pastor; song, School; reading, Miss Willame; recitations by Edna DePriest, Ralph Revellis and Minnie Hedges; song, School; recitations by Rupert Robinson, Minnie Harris and Burtha Sawyer; reading, Mrs. Revellis; recitation, Fannie Blakely. Whittemore's Polishes The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Shoe Pol. ishes in the World. 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Barnes, Washington, D.C., Ladies Auxiliary to Burnside Post, No. 4, G. A. R., recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "In diseases that come to women only, as a rule, the doctor is called in, sometimes several doctors, but still matters go from bad to worse; but I have never known of a case of female weakness which was not helped when Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was used faithfully. For young women who are subject to headaches, backache, irregular or painful periods, and nervous attacks due to the severe strain on the system by some organic trouble, and for women of advanced years in the most trying time of life, it serves to correct every trouble and restore a healthy action of all organs of the body. "Lydia E.Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is a household reliance in my home, and I would not be without it. In all my experience with this medicine, which covers years, I have found nothing to equal it and always recommend it."—MRS. 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As good as the best. 207 INDIANA AVENUE New Phone 1844 Ladies and Gentlemen's Clothing, Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired. PRESSING a specialty. Give me one call. We solicit sealed estimates on Girl's Dormitory for Campbell College at Jackson, Miss. Bids to be sent to "Building Committee," care of Campbell College, April 30, 1903. Committee reserve right to reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications may be seen at college office. Done by order of Building Committee, P. H. FISHER, Chairman, D. H. BUTLER, Secretary. The MOWER that will cut your short grass, all grass and weeds and do all the trimming along fences and walks. Send for catalogue and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO. Norristown, Pa. The MOWER that will cut your short grass, tall grass and weeds and do all the trimming along fence and walks. Send for catalogue and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO., Norristown, Pa. 10 CENTS (money or stamp) pays for your name in our "Reader's Directory" which goes whirling all over the U. S. to publishers and others who will send you lots of sample copies of newspapers, magazines, catalogue and other books, picture cards, calendars. Ace, free of fee. You will get lots of good reading free and be well pleased with the small investment. Three names inserted for 25 cents, or for 50c. Mr. silver in small piece of paper for putting in letter. Address S. F. Searsh. Eagle Springs, N. O. ```markdown ``` Send money with order and get your goods by return mail. Send Ship for catalogue. T. W. TAYLOR, 30 Congress St., E., Detroit, Mich. When Writing Please mention this Paper. HOTEL de MOORE [Portrait of a man in a bowler hat and suit]. 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. [Name] [Name] THE BEST IN THE WORLD. TRY IT, Wiede Fine IN BO For Health, F Wiedemann's Fine Beers IN BOTTLE OR KEG A Trial Order Will Convince You. E. H. RENT Indianapolis Branch, We W Old Phone Main 2530. Write f E. H. RENTSCH, Manager Indianapolis Branch, 920 E. Washington street Old Phone Main 2530. Write for Prices. Delivered to Any Part of City THE KEYSTONE A High Class Hotel for GENTLEMEN ONLY. ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS. CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM ATTACHED. 3022 State Street, Chicago, Ill S. R. SNOWDEN, Proprietor. DRINK METZGER'S PURE RYE WHISKEY SOFT, MELLOW AND NUTRITIOUS 50 and 32 E. Maryland Street. Both Phones 407. Books by Colored Writers Books on the Colored Race by white AUTHORS. Read up on the all-absorbing Race Question. Send for the book you want. Catalogue in press. Correspondence with publishers solicited; books re- viewed in the Freeman. WM. M. LEWIS, 309 Indiana-ave, Indianapolis, Ind. Special Attention Paid To Private Family Trade. Steam Heat, Electric Lig' Bella, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. BILLIARD AND POOL IN ANNEX. TWENTY-FIRST ST. AGO, ILL. The Jefferson Bar GEO. S. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. JAS. JACKSON, Entertainer. 715 Linden St., ST. LOUIS, MO Private Reception Rooms for Ladies and Special Parties. NQT1OE Any enterprising colored man can make money in St. Louis during the great World' Fair. The field is promising and offers wonderful inducements to men with money to invest. All inquiries along this line will receive imm' ate attention by sending your communications th' above address. JEFF, SMITH, Prop. GEO. FOUNTAIN Mgr. MIXERS TheGreeleySaloon Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO emann's Beers OTTLE OR KEG Flesh and Strength NTSCH, Manager 920 E. Washington street ant Your Order. for Prices. Delivered to Any Part of City EYSTONE High Class Hotel for EMEN ONLY. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER HOICE WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS PONEY MOORE Proprietor Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Cafe in connect ion. European Plan. Prices Reasonable. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 8026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. Parkers Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Bar Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Avenue, Phone 4257 new. Indianapolis, Ind. Ran Butler 462 W. 15th St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. B. J. Taylor, Mgr. Headquarters for A. B. C. Baseball Team. The New York Street SAMPLE ROOM AND CAFE. Nothing but Union Goods Handled. Oyster Soup free every Saturday night. Business Men's Lunch free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music afternoon and evenings. Stock & Recer, Proprietors, 401 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Phone 7082 Black. HEADQUARTERS M. SAPIRIE, Prop. 423 W. Ohio Street, INDIANAPOIS, IND. Phone Brown 4741. Ed Thompson and Tom Donley at the Bar. Branch at 863 Indiana Avenue, Frank Jefferson, IN. Also branch at 537 Bright Street, The Moonshine Liquor House. Old Phone Brown 277. BUTCH BROWN. FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Corner Prospect and Miami streets, NORWOOD, INDIANA. CLARENCE ELLIOTT, Dispenser. 125 West Colfax Street "The Derby Bar" JAS. C. THOMAS, Prop. Fine Wines and Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars. Celebrated K. & S. Beer always on tap. South Bend, Ind. Liquors the Purest. Cigars the Best, Get Your Money's Worth at SAM F. SCOGGINS C. PATTerson at the Bar Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars, 1202 Roosevelt Avenue, Old Phone Brown 447. INDIANAPOLIS, IND ? 390 S. State St., SEND FOR THE WAITER Head and Second Waiters' National Prize Contest. THE V BILL'S FARE Colored Waiters Working Under a White Headwaiter. Mr. Editor—Permit space for a few words pertaining to the much inviting subject, "Colored Walters Working Under a White Headwaiter." This deep subject, which has previously been discussed time and again in these columns, is, no doubt, still agitating a number of our intelligent head and sidewaiters of remote violences, and many different ideas can be gained upon this interesting question. May I not be misunderstood as one in favor of such evil to us existing, for I am loyal and hopeful for every beneficial event of my race. It is a source of infinite gratification for me to know of any advanced achievements on the part of members of my capacity; and my opinion here expressed will be accurately observed in the light of firm integrity and wishes of the best nature to all co partners. While my limited experience of hotel career places me in an attitude to at once say that I have never worked regular under a white man, but I feel able to offer some explanation. It is a much noticed fact of sincere regret that a white headwaiter's service over a colored crew are rapidly growing in favor, and he is being engaged in different localities. The essential question now demanding an Head and Second Waiters Name. Loc. N. H. Smiley. West Sup. John P. Gloster. Wilkesba George R. Wilson. DesMoine W. Alonzo Locke. Cairo, Ill Noah Chase. Scranton C. B. Coles. New Hav Robert Granger. Zanesvill C. Lamar. Brooklyn F. P. Thompson. New York Thos. H. Frame. Salt Lake F. C. Brown. Charleston C. C. Lewis. Louisville Henry Feltenburg. Shrevepo L. A. Walker. Hot Sprin Douglas Miller. DesMoine accurate reply is what must the colored waiter do? I know of no remedy other than what has before been suggested. Under such trying circumstances an intelligent body of waiters are capable of working out their own destiny. Consideration at this point is correct and cordially invited. The waiter himself knows the less needy or much needy condition of himself and family, which readily informs him whether he must work or loaf, and it is a question of work under the white headwaiter or no work at all. No doubt it is a development in the mind of every engaged waiter that he is not responsible for the national unpleasing change, and the idea of work finds the strongest position in his mind and he is thus led to so do. Under the many personal environments the national colored fraternity are undoubtedly unable to offer criticisms of the same nature as have been done THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Has been Sport. MARCUS RUBEN MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Outfits OF EVERY DESCRIPTION in the past, such as: They should not work. Next, will those who so infinitively protest against such offer any financial aid to the needy waiter and family? I admit that the development and adopting of such combination in dining room service is hurtful to every loyal head or side waiter throughout the country, and, no doubt, considered by many a great wrong. It is also quite a puzzle to many to know that the service of the old reliable colored side waiters are desirable, yet the service of the true and tried colored headwaiters are undesirable. This case must first be diagnosed or the entire colored fraternity will ever be unable to offer an effective remedy for the so considered existing evil. Therefore, we should J. H. H. F. C. LONG, Headwaiter at Gayoso, Memphis, Tenn. discard ridiculous comments upon the poor sidewaiter; find the hidden secret 's National Prize Contest. MARY. Occation. Subscribers Superior, Wis. 9 Marre, Pa. 6 Nanes, Iowa. 6 All. 4 In, Pa. 3 aven, Conn. 2 Alle, Ohio 3 In, N Y. 1 York City, N Y. 1 Ke City, Utah. 5 Bton, W Va. 4 Alle, Ky. 1 Port La. 16 ings, Ark. 35 nes, Iowa. 1 and place the real blame where it belongs. W E TUCKER Taking A Guest's Order. A waiter's first duty after a guest is seated at his station is to serve him with a glass of water; and even in so small a matter as this certain rules are to be observed. The glass should be held as near the bottom as possible without awkwardness, and placed six inches to the right of the silver. The next move is to quietly pass to the left of the guest and say, 'I will take your A. H. CHARLES C. LEWIS, Headwaiter Louisville Hotel, Louisville. order, please." When doing this the waiter should stand about two feet from the table, with his body slightly inclined. When the order is brought to the guest, if he should be found holding his newspaper in such a manner as to obstruct service, the waiter should say in a low tone "I will serve your order, please." He should then proceed to do so, gauging the space that the dishes are to occupy so accurately that they will not have to be moved or shoved in any way after they are on the table. Pick-Ups from Hyde Park. The Windemere (Chicago, Ill.) dining room, under the administration of M --- D. H. Reid and Mr. H. Prigg, assistant, is striving to reach the top notch in dining room service. They have a fine crew of trained waiters, and with such a strong support failure is impossible. Messrs. I. Toulbert and A. Johnson have rallied from their attack of rheumatism and is with the boys good and strong again. Charles Perkins, one of the crew, is now second at the Windermere hotel. Mr Malvin, known in Hyde Park and the Seventh Ward as a politician, did good work during the recent campaign for mayor. J. H. Green is yet with the boys and holding his own. They all read The Freeman. It can be found at 5528 Lake avenue, Lon Washington's restaurant, Chicago, Ill. Requisites of First Class Service. Service of the very best class is only possible with people who have plenty of time, in fact, the leisure—who are not obliged to hurry through their meals on account of business—and for them table-service must be a fine art. In the first place, every accessory must be in perfect keeping with the character of the service—rich and immaculate—and the walter should spare no paints to render himself harmonious with his surroundings. Personal neatness should be his watchword, clean skin, and well brushed finger nails should be the first consideration; and no hint of tobacco or anything else objectionable should be about breath or garments. His linen should be spotless. For breakfast and luncheon he should wear a Tuxedo coat with black trousers, and well polished shoes with rubber heels. For dinner, full dress black suit with white linen and black necktie, is the regulation dress. Be particular to wear ouffs. Hotel News from Houston, Texas. Headwaters H. Pratt is doing nicely at the Rice. H. B. Brown says everybody is well at the Bristol. Steve Goodman has departed from Capt. Tanner and is now numbered with the Bristol crew. A number of Houston waiters will go to Galveston to serve in the rush. Capt. Tanner invites waiters to call and see him at any time and bring hotel news. You can find him at the Burnett, corner Fannin and Capitol. All waiters should read The Freeman. Take it, boys, and let us commence to read about ourselves and what we are going to do and what we ought to do. Watch the next issue of The Freeman for the hotel sayings. Walter F. Hall, headwaiter at the United States hotel, Easton, Pa., has enlisted in the Head and Second Walters' National Prize Contest. Topeka News. Topeka, Kas., Special—The installation of the "dry" administration of city officers has compelled the jointists to cease their nefarious business, at least, openly. Scores of visitors arrived from neighboring towns and spent Easter in our city taking in the special programs and visiting friends and relatives. The annual sermon of the Knight Templars was preached at Shiloh Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The parade of the knights in full uniform, headed by Jackson's 28d Regiment band, was a very imposing spectacle. Principal Carter of the Industrial Institute returned Sunday after a ten days' business trip in Colorado. Lady Principal, Mrs. Edna S. Carter, and Prof. Charles T. Mabry have been on the sick list. The Institute base ball team won the game over the Washington school team by a score of 12 to 10. The Institute men also carried off the honors in the other athletic contest. The spring athletic tournament was a decided success for the Institute Cadet company. Interest in the girl's declamation contest for the gold medal waxes warmer and warmer. The Sunday-schools represented are in a contest for the prize banner for selling the largest number of tickets. The contestants are undergoing careful training for the 24th. Miss Henrietta Payne, B-street Baptist church, and Miss Fannie Patton, Buchanan school, have entered this week. The Grand Lodge of Masons of Illinois have made arrangements to enter several students in the Industrial Institute next year. A Grand Party-Two Deaths. Jacksonville, ill., Special.—There was a grand surprise party given Thursday night, the 9th, by Mrs. A. A. Franklin in honor of Mrs. Daisy Hews. Mrs. Price is laying very low at her residence on North Sandy street. Albert Walker, one of our old citizens, died on Wednesday, April 8th, at Our Savior's hospital. Tommy Harrison died on Wednesday, April 8th, at his residence on Morton avenue. The funeral was held at Mt. Emery Baptist church, Rev. H. H. Dewty officiating. Logansport Items. Logansport, Ind., Special. — The Ladies' Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Taylor's Thursday afternoon, the 9th. The Easter program rendered by the children was something to be proud of. Quite a nice sum was taken up for foreign missions. Charles Freemond has accepted a position with Mr. Linn Brooks. Mrs. Frank Gentry was called to Kokomo owing to the death of her nephew. Will Chiles, who has been very sick, is out again. THE FREEMAN NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED JOLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ; ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents per line. Fase of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inc. 276 lines in a column. Admission position 25 cent aditional. No advertisement inserted on this page. Special rates on standing professorial and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notice 100 per line. Special rates on WR TE Urs. Fettered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1903. A band war is now raging in New Orleans. The committee having in charge the arrangements for the approaching reunion of the confederate veterans has decided to employ twenty bands to discourse music for the 50 000 men expected to be in line of march. The committee, however, is opposed to the employment of colored talent, but otherwise the city does not afford twenty bands. The Trades Council, formidable in the affairs of the kind, insists that the colored men be employed since they are members of the union, pay their dues and hence are entitled to protection and consideration. The quarrel has assumed wide proportions, and so far the colored men seem to have the best of the situation if newspaper talk counts for anything. The Post at Washington says: "In this controversy, we think the Trades Connell has the best of it. The Negro musicians belong to the union, they pay their dues, and they are entitled to protection. For all purposes of revenue, they are as good as the white horn-blowers, and deserve an equal recognition. The ex-confederates, on the contrary, have no sort of warrant in refusing to march to music of Negro make. Since when, we should like to know have Southern men of the better class prohibited the Negro musician? Before the civil war, they danced to the fiddle, flute, guitar, and bass viol of the colored artist. No picnic was complete without a colored orchestra; no ball so much as dreamed of with the colored Orphans left out. Even afterward, when the freedman replaced the slave, when did the beauty and the chivalry of New Orleans shrink from the Negro artist or refuse to trip responsive to his master touch? Was not the most favored and sought for parlor orchestra in the whole city led by Basile Barres and composed of musicians taken from his own race? How about Edouard Dejan, now in Paris—a pianist who was sought for by the most highly placed society leaders in his native town? Really, it seems to us that this squabble is beyond the reach of serious consideration." The News-Leader of Richmond, Va. also rises above petty race feelings, and to say: "There is a ridiculously complicated situation and a mess of foolishness involving all concerned in connection with the approaching Confederate reunion at New Orleans. The managers of the reunion refuse to employ any colored bands for the parade. This is nonsense. Southern white people have marched behind Negro musicians and have danced to the music of Negro fiddlers all their lives. Certainly there is nothing involving social equality in the employment of one Negro or a band of Negroes to make music. This is folly number one. It appears that the Negro bands all belong to the Musicians' union. The white union musicians say that if the Negroes are rejected and the veterans send to other cities for bands, not one man shall perform, no union working man shall drive a nail or put up a plank for a pavilion or seats or any other purpose connected with the reunion: no driver shall haul a single veteran in his cab or carriage. And there we are. There is race prejudice carried to an abused extreme on one side and labor unionism to an extreme equally absurd on the other, the two follies face to face in direct antagonism." A pretty mess, indeed; a plague on both of your houses! The colored brother, however, is getting consideration and from excellent sources. He may fall in this single instance, yet we rather think not, but he will lose nothing by the controversy. The admirable stand taken by those sheets that are not particularly in love with colored folk is but another indication of an effort to get on to have the races to get on with the least friction possible. ON INDIANA AVENUE. Owing to the very ually affair which took place among colored men, last Sunday, in a dive on Indiana avenue, in which a man was shot, we take it as an opportunity to call attention to that thoroughfare which is gaining an enviable reputation for mlsdeeds. Ugly affairs are likely to occur any where and among any race of men at times, but when these occurrences are so rapid as to excite comment a little investigation will not hurt. We must admit, for the future good, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. that there is too much loafing and bumming on Indiana avenue; there is too much ville language used on Indiana avenue, and to the shame of the colored people who are, without doubt, the sole offenders. Now, to be real plain, Indiana avenue from early morning until the late hours of the night is filled with what the Christian Recorder of Philadelphia calls the "Jim Crow" Negroes, Negroes who take liberty for license, spending their time in ogling the women and getting off cheap, flippant remarks as they pass. The women, white and colored, who regard themselves make it a study to avoid the more objectionable places, which calls for skill and tact on their part; how not to be insulted, is the question with them as they run the infestuous infilade. It is also true, as alleged by the daily papers, that the chief and persistent offenders are the exodus Negro, the newcomer, who, having escaped as jumping jacks from under the ban, runs to that other extreme. Many of these have got to wearing good clothes, as good as money can buy, but it makes but little difference, and, in fact, that fact insures a sort of insolence that is playing havoo with race hope. The laws of custom are not being obeyed. Good clothes and horse play, swaggering and buffoonery do not go together; an insult to the clothes; a violation of the creed, of the fitness of things. Sunday, it appears, is losing its meaning with far too many; the saloon is gaining to the detriment of the church, lewd society augments at the expense of the better, and so on. The element that is responsible must be reached by some method. It is said that at least fifty per cent. of the arrests are made among Negroes when they constitute but twelve and a half per cent. of the population. And what's more no one seems disturbed about it—a callous indifference to ruin and death that cannot result in good. The following from a Washington journal is supposed to be a true exposition of the Howard University status as it concerns its presidency: The presidency of Howard University is practically in the hands of two men, Rev. T G Hamlin, now acting president, and Dr E. M. Gallandet. The selection of a candidate was submitted to a committee of seven trustees, three of whom are colored, and these seven have appointed a sub-committee of which the two first named and Rev. Turnell are the members. At a meeting the matter will be considered, and if action is reached it will be presented to the full committee. Among the names under consideration are Rev. Cornelius H Patton, son of the former president, Dr. W. W Patton; Rev. Nehamish W.Boynton of Detroit, Mich. Rev. A J. Lyman, D D, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. C J. Ryder, D D, one of one of the corresponding secretaries of the American Missionary Association. General O O Howard has submitted the name of a prominent educator of Massachusetts. A word from him is entitled to the highest consideration. The names of some colored candidates are mentioned. Prof Kelly Miller, W. H. Richards, W. V Tunnell all alumni, and Rev. J Albert Johnson have strong supporters among certain of the faculty and Dr. F. J. Grimke is also named. With such able men to choose from the trustees deserve to be congratulated on the prospect for the future of this institution. Certain signs point to the selection of Rev. C. H. Patton though the friends of Dr. Boynton are active. A Washington paper publishes a long list of names of individuals against whom the defunct Capital Bank of that city holds notes. These notes, running up into the thousands of dollars, tell their own story. "Worthless" is the label on them, which if paid would, we dare say, have prevented the financial catastrophe that overtook the very much advertised institution. The shrinkage of value in securities, especially real estate, and on which immediate realization is impossible as the result of a glut due to abandonment by owners of properties gives an institution the one honest reason for failure; or when some official through speculation wrecks the concern in trying to save himself is another reason, but it does seem unreasonable to see thousands of dollars represented by notes, in the hands of from between one hundred and two hundred persons, all marked worthless. It seems to be nothing more than gross, criminal carelessness on the part of some who had the ingenuity or the lack of it to accomplish such a feat. Notes endorsed by real estate owners cannot readily become worthless. Were the endorsers men of real estate or of excellent wardrobe? Something seems to be rotten in Denmark. The "West Africa Mall" is a new publication intended to answer the purpose of the larger part of the western coast of Africa. Its initial sheet is a superb affair bearing the earmarks of the regulation Euglish journals so well known, with colored back, etc. It is published in Liverpool and starts out liberally supported by the mercantile and shipping interests of that city, London and Great Britain generally. The larger interests of Africa are well represented. Mr. E. Morel, editor, has a very wide field, which he is covering at present, and which, if continued, his enclosure is assured. He has a journal in every sense of the word. The Freeman wishes him much prosperity. Ex-President Grover Cleveland wants to be set down as a Booker T. Washington man as it concerns his notion of helping the colored people to peace and prosperity. In his speech at New York, last week, he gave out his convictions and consent to be thus enrolled. It is not the first time that the eminent ex-President has delivered a message of cheer and hope to the struggling blacks who are as yet climbing up the rongher side of the mountain. Mr. Cleveland acknowledges the white man's duty in the matter; the white man's burden; and it is his burden assumed years ago at his own suggestion and contrivance. He has no right to skake it off, nor can he if he would; it is his "Banquo"; it will not down. Hon. William F. Powell, minister to Hayt1, says that that government will send twenty young men to Tuskegee to be trained. Hayt1 is waking up to her necessities. Better late than never. That country has had great opportunities for instituting and promoting such work, but it has been spending its energies and genius, whatever they may be, in the art of government snatching. Government snatching as a fine art would be no unjust label for the Hayt1 of the past, most of who e-rulers have died with their boots on. It promises better things for the future by absorbing the too tall talent in other fields more consonant with the progress of progressive countries as known to day. The seventh annual report of the board of managers of the Frederick Doulgass Memorial Hospital and Training School has just been received at this office. It gives a detailed account of the last year's work of the well-known institution, which argues well for its existence and continued prosperity. A colored man walked down the avenue the other day with a shovel in his hand. Some of the colored dudes had spasm after spasm and just think, at the mere sight of the shovel. Suppose one had been asked to use it? Death from sheer fright would have resulted. To play or not play, is the question. For who can play a band or any blasted institution when they are not expected. Rather sleep and dream than harrassed be by the petty vexations that whirl and swirl, mixing my night and day as a most careful bar man would a cocktail mix. Indianapolis has been enjoying a Hamletic redivivus recently which again puts his lordship on trial for his sanity. He had great faith in the efficacy of the play; the play was the thing, and it was. He had method in his madness. Mr. W. B. Williams, formerly principal of School No. 24 this city, will have charge of Arithmetic in the Hampton summer school. Mr. G. W. Chadwell, principal of the Frederick Douglass school, will assist Mr. Williams. The meanest man on earth has just been located; he lives in Baltimore, Md. He paid a boy fifteen cents to carry a ton of coal up stairs then forced him in a game of craps and won it back. Booker T. Washington is expected in the city May 6th. He will make a speech at the Flanner Guild, an institution on the rescue order for colored children. The programs announcing the Easter services of the Vicksburg Commandery No. 1, Knight Templars of Vicksburg, Miss, were gems, beautiful and very appropriate. It was Ernest Hogan, the comedian, who insisted that his wife should stay off of Indiana avenue in the event he died. Hogan is a philosopher. A band war wages in Louisiana. The white union is standing by the colored brother. Mark up the score card. The voice of the commencement days will soon be heard in the land. Dallas News Notes. Dallas, Texas, Special.—Dallas is in the midst of revivals and many plans to raise money are going on among some of the churches. The evil doers are here. The Eastern Star Chapter held their fourteenth anniversary. The sermon was preached at Old Bethel last Sunday. The attendance was large. The good work of the organization was shown by Dr. Johnson and others who participated in the ceremonies. Miss Annie Ford has returned from Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wade have removed to 264 State street. Tom Fields has returned after attending the funeral of his mother at Waskom, Miss. L. A. Johnson is visiting friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Holmes of the Panther City have located at 156 Cobell street, and says The Freeman is the delight of the guest and home. Master Clifford Robinson has been a victim of the mumps. Mrs. Mary Anderson is up after several days' illness. Miss Rosie Johnson celebrated her 21st anniversary at her home Monday even- ing. Presiding Elder Payne is building on his Cochran street lot. The cycling season is now on, and base ball is well up. Lawn fetes and illuminated parties are the late fads with the young people of all the churches lodges and societies. J. W. Wyaman is at home from San Francisco, Cal. Mrs. Lizzie Williams of Ennis spent Sunday here, the guest of Mrs. Sarah Parker on Young street. Hon. James Matthews, high chief protector of the Pilgrims, made his annual visit to the two lodges of that order—Naomia and Pride of Dallas. The strength and work of the Pilgrims were the feature of his lectures. He was barquetted by the members. Miss Laura Beaty of Honey Grove spent several days here visiting Miss L. B. Lewis. Mesdames Ella McHenry and S. J. Nelson received and entertained High Chief Hon. James Matthews at their home on Young street. Miss L. C. Johnson has closed her school at New Hope. Miss Pauline Pitman has closed her school also and is at home. 122 Juqua street. Clarence Edwards had a narrow escape from losing his life by jumping trains. H. J. Grace was elected chairman of the campaign committee, and J. P. Storks secretary. They will establish headquarters at San Antonio during the grand lodge of the Pythlans. Ellinn Derrett and many other Dallasites spent a pleasant time in the fort. The good old summer time is here and "Around the belt to the Park" is the password. See the thirty people in the Black Mascott. WANTED—A sober and reliable practical tailor, colored preferred. State terms in first communication. Permanent situation for right party—none other need apply. Address the Hankin Haberdasher and Tailoring company, 353 Bryan street, Dallas, Tex. WANTED—To know the whereabouts of Tom Smith and Mrs. Mary Norris. When last heard of were in Edgefield county, S. C. It is of importance to Mrs. Della Nelson, wife of Samuel J. Nelson, 459 Young street, Dallas, Texas. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of S. H. Ingram will confer a favor by addressing his daughter at 142 Done street, Dallas, Tex. When last heard from he was in St. Louis. FERRIS NEWS NOTES. The Easter exercises were nicely carried out at the Main-st. Baptist church. Miss B. T. Williams is here from Wapachie visiting her mother. The meeting at Main-st. Baptist church was a success. Niagara Falls Personals. Niagara Falls, N Y, Special — Messrs. Blevens and Jones were out of the city on Monday, the 18th. Mrs. Anna Mason spent last week in Buffalo with relatives. Miss Grace E. Jordan is on the slick list at her home. Miss Sebastia Smith is visiting relatives in Buffalo. Louis Mitchell has been ill at his home on Main street for the past week. Mr. T. S Stanley was out of the city on business Friday, the 10th. Messrs. J. Kelly and Snelson of New York were in the city Easter Sunday, the guests of friends. AGENTS WANTED Send 10 cents to Charles Alexander, Wil伯force University, Wil伯force O$_2$, and receive a copy of "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a little book containing pictures and sketches of 100 prominent colored men. Good agents wanted at once. Write to-day. Stamps or silver accepted. CHARLES ALEXANDER, Wil伯force Wilberforce, Ohio. Subscribe for The Freeman, the great est Negro publication in the world. WANTED—A sober, industrious and reliab le Pharmacist. Apply to Gso. W. Rison 119 Market street, Danville, Va. DICE Expert work. $5 per set. Cards $1 per deck. Send stamp for cata- logue. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address G. BARR & CO. High- wood, III. Every Lady Read This Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. 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SCNEIDER, Merchant Tailor. Fine Fabric. Westport, Monroe. Moderate Prices. 312 and 314 East Market Street. OFFICES — 622 E. Washington St.; 203 N. Illinois St.; 228 Massachusetts Ave. NEW AND OLD PHONE 1121 Bell Boys this is the place to go. Braden & Buskirk TAILORSandIMPORTERS 120 Monument Place. INDIANAPOLIS MRS. SMOTHER'S OLD RELIABLE RESTAURANT 515 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind, Open al night. Beasley & Gr GROCERS Mrs E A Webb Has moved her Millinery and Heir Departments to Shiel Block, Indiana Avenue, near the University of Chicago, to provide a full line of Easter novellets, and would be glad to see all her friends and customers. This ls The Winner. Every one who writes will appreciate this article. The New York Journal of Commerce says in editorially, April 6th, 1903: "It is an absolute necessity to business men." Costs 2 to 3 cents each by the 100. Sells 25 to 50 cents. Point ligatures under my copyright $140. No stamps. Francis O. Abel, box 4412 Philadelphia, Pa. 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Don't Buy a Gold Plated WATCH which will wear you in 3 or 4 weeks when you go get a genuine 25 yr. gold wallet. A guarantee in back of every case. The case fitted with full jewel American movement, guaranteed in effect in 10 years. If you watch send or rhinestone and be convinced, send your Don't Buy a Gold Plated WATCH which will wear in 3 or 4 weeks when golded Watch for $5.90. A guarantee in back of a case with full jewel. American model movement, guaranteed fect in every respect. You want a watch sent to you and the court will send your name and address and we will send you press for examination this 6 month gold-plated chain free with every watch. Mention size wanted ladies' or gents'. Address SENIOR Young, Box 511, Columbus, Ohio. WANTED - Young colored women to buy a watch from HOWARD, Easy money address W. O & G. Co., Box 311, Columbus, Ohio. ```markdown ``` BAY Wanted: New DRESS SHIELDS samples good. Samples like stamps. We have 600 agents clearing 900 per week. G.L.EWIN&CO. GLIERWHO,ILL. G. THE STAGE THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person's address must be given. Nor should prevent mistakes. Nor should nominals and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST Brister, Miss Grace Cunnill, Miss Minle Cora, Miss Cora Carter, Ethel Mrs Davis, Miss H V Delnee Mrs V Ferns, Miss Bertie Frands, Belle Franklin, Miss C Harris Mrs Eliza Hillis, Miss Minle Locke, Miss Ida Mitchell, Estelle Mittma, Miss Mamma Morton, Clara Marion, Mrs Glenn Scudder, Miss Olara Perry, Mrs Edna M GENTLEMEN'S LEFT Anderson, Ed L. Lester P J Benson, Ed M. McCoy, Geo. Bostwick, W. G. McCannon, J. H. Brown, Sherman McCurdy, Chas Brown, Richard McCarver, Howard Burton, S. McMullen McPearl Cullis, P. Petitt Miner, Chas Cisel & Mines McCade, Henry Carter, W S McCabe, D. Henry Copper, John W McCoury, Henry Dewar, B. McQuity, Moses Dewar, Albert Moore, John P Freeman, Will Perrin, Syringe Fernando, James S Pearl L W George, Geyer Perry Oliver D Grant, William Russell, Lacogia G Gant, Robert Rawles, Henry Heater, Edward Stuart Wm. Hughes, Edward Sherman, James E. Hughes, Geo. Sweatman, Wilber C. Hensley, Billy Smith, D.Jubil Singers Hughes, Hros Tait, D Whittle Harris, James H 5 The Websters Hutchins, A R The Fowers Jackson, W L Pettitts Johnson, Stan The Crosbys Johnson, L John 2 Wlright J. J. L. Kitchle, N T. Watson J. Jack Langford, Kid Watson J. Jack Jardine, Ro Wilson, Richard LaShie, L Lewis, H George Young, Billy BIG Minstrel FESTIVAL (Rusco & Holland)—Valparaiso, Ind., April 25; Hammond, 26. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S "AMOUS GEORGIAS—Joplin, Mo., April 26. BLACK PATT TROUBADOWS (Voelkel & Nolan, Minstrel, Pa., April 27; Scottsdale, 28; Johnstown, Altoona, 30; Reading, May 2; Mallory Bros. (Fenumber Stock, Co.)—Week of April 27, Saratoga, N. Y. A RABBIT's Foot Co.-Ashburn, Ga., April 25; Vienna, 27; Cordale, 28; Fitzgerald, 28; Douglass, 30; Waycross, May 1; Brunswick, 2; WAY Down South Co.-Milford, N. H., April 24, 25; Rochester, 28. Sonnie Prince, with Mahara's Minstrels, sends regards to Cincinnati friends. Chas. McCleldon, the "Kansas Sun Flower," sends best regards to the members of Gideon's Minstrels. Robert Dortch's Park, in Louisville, has been reopened. They have a big vaudeville show, with A. P. Jackson as stage manager. John Bailey and Estella Mitchell were married in Washington, D. C., recently. Miss Mitchell was a member of the Smart Set Company. * Clarence Lewis, formerly with the original pickaninny band in "In Old Kentucky" company is now residing in Cincinnati. He sends regards to friends. Tom McIntosh, the veteran minstrel, is now doing vaudeville again. He closed with the Graham-Southern Specialty Company, in Rutland, Vt., last week. He opened at the Howard, in Boston, last week. The famous Golden Gate Quartette, composed of Messrs. Paul C. Floyd, James H. Burris, Henry Winfred and Frank Sutton, is meeting with great success. They are assisted by the pleasing soprano vocalist, Miss Fannie Winfred. Joseph Clark, Jr.'s Metropolitan Amusement Company, will leave Louisville April 28, for Pittsburgh, where they will join Pawnee Bill's Historic Wild West show, which opens there May 2d. Mr. Clark would like to hear from the Crosbys and Reeves. Regards to all. George Titchner, the prince of colored comedians, has closed his season with P L. Mahara's colored minstrels and is now at Paris, Ill., staging the Big White Elk's minstrels, which will be given April 28th. After this effort he can be addressed at 203 Eaton street Pooria, Ill. Mr. Titchner will head his own show next year, entitled "A Prairie in Africa." Napleton Johnson writes from the Big Mistrel Festival: Just a few more days and all will be over. The curtain will soon be rung down on one of the most successful seasons of the Georges, and as one writer has said, "All's well that ends well." Those of us who have been here all season, and some others as well, and have remem- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. bered that some days are dark and cold and dreary, a pleasant summer vacation is in store for us. The show is still playing to record-breaking business and return dates are asked for by the local managers, but as our time is full it is impossible to grant them. Rags, the dog mascot that has been with us all season, is working in last act and is doing his part well considering the short time Mr. Dudley has been training him. That neither pains nor expense have been spared will be readily seen by Manager Zimmerman, who presents his patrons, for the first time, with Al Reeve's grand company which will be seen here at the Empire next week. Among the notable artists are Andy Lewis & Co., Mazuz and Mazett, The Yankee Comedy Four, Miss Louise Auger & Co., Douglas and Hurd and Al Reeve's vaudeville oilo who far surpasses any other company having an original First Part and Burlesque with all original musical numbers written and staged expressly for Mr. Reeve's by Andy Lewis, with all new costumes, beautiful scenery and handsome electrical effects. Johnson and Dean, heralded long and loud, have been with us. Dean will be remembered as Luella Babbage, in the city of Indianapolis when a girl, and at which time she gave no evidence of her genius further than a vivacity that gave evidence of adaptability to anything she might choose to do. Her better half, Mr. Johnson, it may be supposed, with his eagle eye, saw in her a gold mine and proceeded at once to work his claim. At any rate, she has developed into a stage phenomenon in her way. She is a coon song singer and all that goes with it, and of the first water. Mr. Johnson sustains his part well as a singer and a dancer. The team appeared at the Grand Opera House in a vaudeville agregation. Their turn was catchy, doing their business with style and finish as far as possible in that line. They give further evidence of success by their rich costuming, which certainly means adraft on the box receipts, especially as it pertains to Dean's gowns. She wears her clothes with grace, adding much to their act. Their kineto scope dance was a decided feature and brought them a round of hearty aplause. The work was unique, picturesque and out of the ordinary. Pawtucket, R. I—The Excelsior Band gave a concert and ball in Providence, Monday, April 13, and delighted an audience of about 600 people. This band, under the leadership of J. A. Douglas, numbers 28 pieces and is the best colored band in the East. The band was assisted by the following professionals: Miss Olive Williams, soprano; Mr. Edward Buron, mandolin and banjo; Mrs. M Maginley, soprano; Miss Lucy Anthony, reader; Miss Gussie Boone, accompanist, and Jackson and Jackson, instrumentalists. Notes from "A Rabbit's Foot Company:" This is our third week of phenomenal success. Our big, new tent is seldom large enough to accommodate the crowds. Our big street parade is a special feature. The walking gents wear long alpaca Newmarkets, with novelty straw beavers made especially for Mr. Chappelle by the Knox hat company. Our brass band is strictly up-to-date and makes a favorable impression everywhere. Prof. A. G. Jones, the bandmaster, is a thorough musician. The show this season is stronger than ever. "Happy Howe" is funnier than ever. * * D. Ireland Thomas receives favorable press notices everywhere for his clever acting; * * Billy Bradley, W. G. Kennedy and Geo. McDaniels make a decided hit every performance. * * Miss Pauline Crampton is having great success singing "Society." * * Ada Harris, Laura Lagan, Lizzie Roberts and Pearl Wyatt each are up to the standard. * * Mr. Chappelle says that he can use a few more good musicians. * * Regards to all. Mr. Bob Pannell, Pat Chappelle is waiting for an answer to his letter. Address as per route in The Freeman. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York: Ernest Hogan was a headliner Sunday night at the Grand Opera House. Mr. Hogan reports that the "Smart Set" is still playing to record-breaking business. * * The Williams and Walker company returned to the city Sunday, after two weeks of big business in Philadelphia. They are appearing this week at the Metropolis (Harlem) Theater. It is rumored that the company will sall for London, Eng., on May 11. * * Griffith B. Wilson, Clemo Harris and Flozo Harris have joined hands for a big acrobatic act. They will be known here after as the Wilson-Harris Trio. * * Grant and Grant are at Hurtig & Seamon's Music Hall this week. * * George Williams, formerly a member of the team of Smart and Williams, is able to be around again after a stay of three weeks in the New York Hospital with an attack of the rheumatism. * * Tom Brown and Siren Navarro are好 favorites last week at Hyde & Behman's (Brooklyn) Theater. They left Sunday for Springfield. Mass, to fill an engagement this week. * * * Ben (Slim) Morgan and James Burris have joined hands and are producing a very clever singet act. They are booked to appear at the Howard (Boston) week commencing May 4th. * * Dick Franklin, the clever little monologue will again, this season, have charge of the colored show at Inman's Casino Coney Island. * * Murphy and Slater are receiving rounds of applause at Keith's Union Square Theater this week. This team is now finishing the Keith circuit. * * The Original Wang doodle Comedy Four, Messrs. Glenn White, Robinson and Goodall, have received contracts for the Orpheum circuit. * * Harry Brown, the eccentric singing comedian, is scoring heavily with the latest successes, "Oh My and I 'Never Could Love Like That.' * * Tom Brown has nearly completed arrangements for his summer show, which will open in Springfield, Mass., on May 30th. Mr. Brown states that many of the old faces and several new ones have been engaged for the coming season. * * Sidney L. Perrin has written a big act for vaudeville, which requires the services of twelve people, six males and six females. They will open in a prominent New Jersey vaudeville house the early part of next month. * * At the colation and smoker given by the Saloomenen's Protective Union No. 1, at Central Hall, on the evening of the 17th. The following professional talent appeared: Walter Ellis, the Criterian Quartette, Tod Peterson, "Slim" Morgan, James Buris and Harry P. Brown. * * Remember, you can always get The Freeman at Slaughter's tonsorial parlor, 114 W. 31st street, under the Douglass Club. Read it and keep up with the times. Notes from Domino Theater, Fernandina, Fla.: John W. Dennis writes: Notwithstanding the various changes that have occurred during the past few days, our show has not suffered artistically nor financially. * **Prof. W. H. Dorsey and Miss Carrie Hall have closed, and are now at Savannah, Ga. * **Williams and De Vine continue as stellar attractions and never fail to serve the newest and best novelties conceivable. * **Wall and Hall (Wm. and Clara) opened Monday and made an emphatic hit with their singing, dancing and talking sketch—the singing of Mr. Hall being worthy of special mention. * **Miss Stella Jones is on the sick list, and is greatly missed.* * Miss Anna Jones, the talented vandence artist of Baxter's Theater, Jacksonville, came over Sunday to visit her sick sister, Miss Stella. * Miss Emma Johnson paid us a flying visit last summer and returned to Jacksonville. * Miss Minnie Carroll is a favorite and is learning a new monologue. * **Webster Williams has gained a local reputation as a disciple of Isaac Walton. * New faces for next week are: Miss May Lang, Miss Viela Murray, Miss Jennie Harris, Fred Sulis and Billy Powell. * **Miss Maggie De Voe is addicted to fresh lauches by her clever rendition of coon songs, and all-round work. * **Tom Logan (My friend from home) honored us by a three-day sojourn (for old times sake) and all hands, from the manager to the call boy, contributed in every possible way towards making his a pleasant visitation. Come again, Tom. * **John W. Dennis is singing "The Angel With a Ragtime Harp" with success. * **Comstock Company attended Easter service, and were much pleased as well as benefitted. * **We send regards to the profession and best wishes to The Freeman.** NOTES FROM LINCOLN PARK. Savanah, Ga., Special—After weeks of hard labor and the expenditure of many dollars spent in beautifying and decorating, the gates of Lincoln Park were opened to the public Easter Sunday. Never in the history of the park has there been such attendance. Shortly after the park opened the crowd began pouring in until it looked as if the entire colored population was there. The afternoon performance was much enjoyed by the audience who were not slow in showing their appreciation. Billie Reeves and Shink Floyd, the favorite Southern comedians, had them roaring. Misses Kittle Brown and Tenia Gilliam came in for their share of the applause, as did Messrs. William West, John Turner, Seamon Brown and James Austin. The performance was full of snap and ginger and reflects much credit on Mr. Reeves, the stage manager. The whole is under the management of Mr. Kirk Bane. Much credit is due him also for the masterly manner in which he handled the immense crowd. This is the only park in the city which colored people can attend. Mr. Tom Golden, the proprietor, is much pleased with the show and declared the performers to be the best he has ever had. Kittle Brown sends regards to friends, Wm. Dorsey sends regards to Domino Theater Company—would like to hear from S. B. Foster at once. A FINANCIAL BOARD. Dr. Lampton's report was complimented by all present. Of the amount of dollar money as reported, Dr. Lampton raised, by his own individual work, $10,030.50. He has inaugurated a regular pay day system at which time all the Bishops and General Officers are sent checks for their monthly allowances and for the first time in the history of the department have all the Bishops and General Officers been paid in full up to the time of the yearly meeting of the board. In order to do this he has gone without his own salary and contributed of his own means to large amounts in order that he might meet the demands of the church and save her financial credit with the banks of Washington. It goes beyond doubt that the efficient work of Dr. Lampton insures his re-election to the responsible position as Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. T. Jennifer was present and made a statement of the Preachers' Aid Society and asked for an appropriation to further advance the work among the ministers. Rev. R. C. Ransom, who has charge of the Institutional Church, Chicago, laid before the board the work that the institution was doing and the number of persons assisted in securing employment in the city and stated that the cooking class was doing good work and referred to the assistance given to this department by Mrs. Victor Lawson, one of the leading white ladies of the city. Rev. B. W. Arnett, Jr., secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor Society, asked for aid that he might be able to compete with, other field agents who were sent out by other denominations and were gathering in the boys and girls who belonged to no particular church. After the reports were read the board took a recess to give the several committees an opportunity to consider their work. At seven o'clock the board reassembled and the reports of the committee were read and adopted. The committee made no new appropriations, but recommended that the secretary pay as much as the treasury would warrant on the old appropriation of last year. Bishop B. T. Tanner was present and stated that it was his first time to meet the board, although he well remembered when the department was organized. He spoke of the necessities of an educated ministry and that to him he did not hesitate to state that the worth of an intelligent, consecrated ministry is of an incalculable value. Resolutions were read extending thanks to Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Lampton for the treatment extended to the members of the board, the visitors and Miss Magme Thomas, the efficient bookkeeper and stenographer for the excellent set of books kept for the department. Interesting Items. Hinsdale, Ill., Special.—Rev. Geo. T. Shaw, pastor of African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lagrange, Ill., has started a revival meeting, and intends to do good work for the Master. This church has not existed very long—not more than three years—and has made a wonderful progress. The Rev. Shaw is well liked by all who know him. He is one of a moral character, and has proved to be a gentleman, as he represents. This being our beloved pastor's last year with us, we give him God-speed and hope him much success through life. He leaves many good, true admirers behind. Sunday was his communion. A nice crowd was out and good services were rendered. * * The Rev. Dr. Shaw asked the agent of the Freeman to publish the following: "Dear members and friends, I am very thankful to you who were so thoughtful as to surprise me with a pound party. I shall never forget you. I wish to thank these parties for their liberal gifts: Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Hammonds and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, Miss Zelma and Lena Howell, Mrs. Georgiana Steward, Mrs. Jennie Carter, Mr. Wm. Gracen, Master Carl Carter, Mrs. Donie Caldwell, Mrs. Martilla Campbell, Miss Sadie Draine, Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mrs. Eliza and Frank Baker, Miss Yansey. Rev. Geo. T. Shaw, pastor of A. M. E. Church, Lagrange, Mr. Washington is the negro champion who plays with the Lagrange League team (white). * * Wait and watch for the Octooroon Big Comical Vaudeville Show in Hinsdale. Watch the Freeman. * * You can purchase the Freeman at Neidig & Orr's Cigar Store and Tonsorial Parlor, No. 20 Washington street, Hinsdale, Ill. A Budget of Interesting Items. St. Louis, Mo., Special—Mr. James Parker, the great negro of the twentieth century, who first struck down Czolgoszc, the assassin who fired the fatal shot which resulted in the death of President McKinley, was in the city on Thursday last on a lecture tour. He delivered a lecture to a large audience at the Colored Baptist Church, at Eighth and Center streets, on both nights. The attendance was large and the lecture was enjoyed by all. Parker is forty-five years old. He is six feet tall and wears a silk hat which lends additional height to his appearance. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. * The Sigma Lamda gave one of their interesting entertainments at the Odd Fellows' Hall on Monday, the 20th. A beautiful quilt was raffled off to the party holding the lucky number. * Mrs. Mary Gasberry and Miss Madie Bush are on the sick list. * Mr. Thomas Reid, on Monmouth, Ill., is in the city. * * Mrs. Josie Hamilton and Mrs. Jane Clay returned to Brookfield on the 18th. * * Mrs. W. E. Helms, of Topeka, Kan., is the guest of Miss Lucy Campbell, of Summit street. * * The Misses Moore, of Pittsfield, Ill., were the guests of Miss Lucy Brock on last Sunday. * * Miss Minnie Allen left the city on Wednesday last for an extended visit to her home in Quincy, Ill. * * On April 30, at Odd Fellows' Hall, the Excelsior Drill Corps will give a grand concert and drill. All are invited to attend. Admission, 15 cents; children under twelve years, 10 cents. Miss Gertrude Booker, manager. * * Mr. W. Hamilton, of Hannibal, was a guest at the annual banquet of the Golden Rule Lodge, No. 77, A. F. and A. M., on April 17, at Chillicothe, Mo. * * Mr. Fred Clay left the city for Minneapolis to attend at the bedside of his sister, Miss Mollie Clay, formerly of this city. JEEFERSONVILLE NOTES Jeffersonville, Ind., Special.—Miss Anna Martin is very ill at her home on Ohio avenue. * *** Miss Josephine Garrett has gone to Laconia on business. * *** *** Rev. W. M. Langford preached an excellent sermon last Sunday, at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church. The subject was "War—A Good Warfare" (Tim. 4:18). * *** Miss Mattie Granison has returned home from Henderson, Ky., where she has been visiting friends. * *** *** Rev. A. J. Spears is able to be out. * *** Mr. Wm. Berdet is convalescent. * *** *** Any one that would like a copy of the Freeman should notify H. T. Carrick, of 417 Twelfth street, and he will furnish you Well The Richard's & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels No. 1 Show will close their 28th season at Hammond, Ind., April 26th' bringing to end the most successful season in the history of the snow. The No. 2 Show will close at Joplin, Mo., April 26th. NEXT SEASON BOTH SHOWS WILL BE CONSOLIDATED. Watch this Space for the Surprises First-class Novelty Act; all musicians for band and orchestra and a few good all-round performers. Address T. J. CULLIGAN Webb City, Mo., April 25th Lamar, Mo., " 27th Topeka, Kan., " 28th FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by our colored friends! Everybody invited to sing them! "IF TIME WAS MONDAY YOU BE A MILLIONAIRE" Irving Jones fame a success! "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFRICA." "HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" Professional, 60 Mile Service for instructive Regents, 60 Panels with solutions, 100 Countries, 60 Games, 60 Games, 100 Company-making Secrets, 100 Valuable Recipes, 265 Albums and Low Veneer, 11 Company Secrets, 819 Pierce, etc., all 100 copies. "YOU CAN'T GO WEONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." 30 LOVELY CARDS with your name printed on all, 20 Songs with Music, 48 Plates, 60 Mile Service for instructive Regents, 60 Panels with solutions, 100 Countries, 60 Games, 60 Games, 100 Company-making Secrets, 100 Valuable Recipes, 265 Albums and Low Veneer, 11 Company Secrets, 819 Pierce, etc., all 100 copies. COMING SOON PAT CHAPPELL A Rabbit's Foot with a copy. * * Willing Worker Tabernacle is the leading ladies' lodge in this city, with a membership of fifty-two. The little folks' department of the above Tabernacle is the grandest around the Falls City, and is in the lead of all. Mrs. M. F. Jones, H. P., V. M. * * Miss Mille Craig will, after school is out, visit her father at Indianapolis, Ind. * * Mrs. M. F. Jones will go to Owenton, Ky., soon to visit her mother. * * This part of the country was visited by a severe hallstorm Sunday. Mr. Wm. Gilbert was caught out in it. * * Mrs. Wm. Gilbert is on the sick list. Weekly Items. Danville, Va., Special—A very brilliant marriage occurred in this city at the High Street Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, April 15, 1903, at 9 o'clock, when Miss Alberta Beatrice Clark was wedded to Mr. Joshua Williams. The reception took place at the residence of Mr. Williams' mother, 590 Sycamore street. The young couple will be found at their home on Halbrook street, Sunday, May 12, 1903. * * Rev. G. A. Moses, of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, preached the Easter sermon for the High Street Baptist Church. The Sunday school rendered their Easter program in the afternoon, under the auspices of Superintendent A. L. Winslow, M. D. The service was well attended. The Sunday school realized a collection at this service of $5.50. * * Mr. F. L. McCoy, of Spruce street, has returned home, after spending the winter at St. Augustine, Fla., and has taken his place in Sunday school in the old reliable class No. 3, taught by Miss A. Graves. * * Mr. Henry Kimborn has returned from Brooklyn, N. Y., on account of the death of his father. * * Danville has been very quiet since the whisky has been taken out, and the bars in the country with in reach of this city have done more business than ever before. They have been using from three to five bartenders, who are kept busy. There were more people in Sunday school on the morning of the 19th than had been in attendance for ten years. Personal and News Notes. Personal and News Notes. Jackson, Mich., Special—John Doan and Miss Georgia McIntyre attended the ball given in honor of Misses Jones and Bell at Ann Arbor, Friday, April 17. William Barter returned on Tuesday to Battle Creek, where he spent one day and returned to Benton Harbor. Charles Harrison and mother left on Sunday for Flint, where Mr. Harrison and Miss Mamie Lawrence will be united in marriage. Their future home will be in Jackson, Mich. Miss Mollie Kursey left on Sunday for Ypsilanti. Levi Harrison returned on Monday. Flint. The ball given Monday night was enjoyed by all. William Case went to Bay City last Monday on business. Miss Etta Meeking of Leslie was in the city Thursday. Mrs. Rev. Collins is convalescent. Mrs. James Gilbert is ill at her home. Andrew Williams of Parma was in the city last Sunday. Half Rates to St. Louis And return Via Big Four Boute Account Account Dedication of World's Fair (Louisiana Purpose Exposition) April 30 May 2, 1903. Tickets to St. Louis and return will be on sale April 29 and 30, and May 1, 1903, from all points on the "Big Four," Cincinnati Northern and D. & U. R. R., at half rates. (Also on May 2, from points within 150 miles of St. Louis.) Tickets will be good going on date of sale, and good for return to St. Louis to be given on June 03, when executed. Joint Agent. WARREN J. Genl's Pass & Ticket Agent. W. P. DEPPE, Asst G. P. & T. A. CINCINNATI, O. Or H. M. Bronson A. G. P. A., Indianapolis, Headed by HAPPY HOWE and 35 others exhibiting under Canvass. Wait for the biggest and funniest show on earth. WANTED Colored Performers with talent; also Brass Band of 6 or 7 mouth-pieces at once. Address Dr, X. W. Wittman, General Delivery, Nashville, Tenn. The Indianapolis Regalia Co. (INCORPORATED) 118-120 E. OhioSt., Indianapolis, Ind. Manufacturers all Lodge Regalia, Banners, Costumes, etc. Mutual Cupot for So certain and Masquerades. SPECIAL COSTUMES made to order. This house is indorsed by The FREEMAN. FREE CATALOGUES Band and Orchestra Instruments, Music Boxes, Victor Talking Machines, Sheet music, &c. 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THE.GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS is the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1861 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.15 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID. Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75. SENIOR FOUNTAINS. may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and a did are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits Dountain may be organized in any locality on application Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For training of the young and their development in the there has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department quick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week at $7.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. In going to their beneficiaries at death a larger amount treatment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities and a semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July of each year. A Fountain may be organized with benefits range from $75 to $125.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorised deputies. ROSEBUDS For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Q'rterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 85 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS "E" TABLE. AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 25 to 80 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 80 to 85 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 85 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 60 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 60 45 to 50 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 85 50 to 60 6 50 850 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 12 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization we regain of the organization is simple and its cost within thems to $350 the same is made by the organization in w department. AGES. Johning Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 80 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $50 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a clerk the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from it steadily increased in volume of business. Its amount was 0.00. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858.00, enacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of R. Cash on all checks presented while the majority of or clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is at, Richmond, Ma., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. H. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital stock of $100,000.00. From the humble sum of $12,689.69 deposited the first day the bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $359,585.00, and the number of business transactions amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1889, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Browne an ex slave of Habersham county, Ga. The bank house is located at 60 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $225,221,65. situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturings establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first stores, three stores, three stores, three stores, was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs a number of eighty employees. The third stores, three stores, three stores, was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs a number of eighty employees. The other stores have been established since and have been worth of business. The other stores have been established since and have been worth of business. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquartered at 608 N. Second street, Riebham, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading ripping price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The o to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a newspaper to a brochure, and can also describe is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Business Director office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1893. Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formative war Homes for the benefit of the old and deceased, and the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 684 Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased escapepe and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and a Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the truth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Ridleyctrict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. It is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of fully solided. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chairs at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepit members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634% acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of $14,400. The Chessapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westampton Electric Railway and the Chessapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRE 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. for the Advertisers of this Paper. Read REV, W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. Remember the Advertisers of this Paper. Read the Ads. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE MIDDLE FIELD HOME SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Morris Brown College has an excellent list, of commencement speakers. Bishop W. B. Derrick and James A. Handay and Professor H. L. Kealing and R. R. Wright, Jr., are among the number. -000- The week beginning with the 8th inst. Was one of speeches for Livingstone. During this time the following delivered interesting and inspiring adresses — Bishop Alex Walters, Hon. John C. Dancy, Drs. E. D. Jones, G. W. Blackwell, T. W. Tipton and Profs. M. D Lee and Crockett. -000- The ninth annual commencement of Clinton Institute, Roch Hill, S. C., may 6 to 13. Prof. R. J. Crockett, president. 000 The thirty-fifth anniversary exercises of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, Tuskegee, Ala, will be held in the Gymnasium on Wednesday, April, 29 at 2 o'clock. On Tuesday, April, 28 at 2 o'clock, The Collis P. Huntington Memorial Library will be opened Addresses will be made on both of these occasions by Dr. Booker T. Washington. H. B. Frissell, principal. -oOo- Notes from Industrial Institute Topeka, Kansas:—Mr. George Oasley of Atchison, who graduated from the business course of the Institute last year has completed his post-graduate work, and departed Tuesday, via Atchison, for British Columbia where he has accepted a position as stenographer. Captain Albert Ross of Topeka, has been elected a delegate, and will attend the State Convention of College Presidents of Y. M. C. A. work at Emporia, Friday and Saturday. The work in Agriculture has been taken up at the Industri- Foy Cottage---The A well regulated home is the corner stone of a people's civilization. No race has ever made material progress in the supreme art of living if it has failed in its conception of the importance of family life. The characteristics of a home, in its proper sense, are lofty ideals, identity of interest, and a subjection to the law of love. A cottage may give shelter to such a home; a palace may fail to do so. 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Mr. Editor—1 will now attempt to reply to your solicit, "What I would do if I were the publisher of a Negro journal": First. I would endeavor to become acquainted with every colored writer of any prominence; every business concern of importance that was carried on by colored men; where colored men hold prominent positions; also endeavor to obtain a large share, for publication, of all articles that touch upon the conditions of the Afro-American. Colored men of ability, knowing there were a ready market for their labor, would write with more boldness, with more force and greater zeal than they do now. By such actions they would be known as men of letters and critics. I would endeavor to give to the public news of importance, condemning or upholding as the case demands, the actions of any person or persons in any part of the world; when mob law and race riots take place in any part of this country I would send some good writer into said district to find out the cause of sald disturbance, and give it to the public step by step, as now days all events are eagerly followed by both men and women, and the truth is what they are looking for—and that would be my chief aim to give them at all times the facts of any affair. And such I would do by being in touch with men and Girls' Industrial Home at s and cultivating those arts which contribute to true home making. The beautiful cottage shown in the cut has been dedicated to this purpose. Groups of college girls take up their abode in the cottage for fixed periods of time, during which they do the house work and marketing. Everywhere there is comfort, cleanliness and order. Modern kitchen conveniences are in use, and there is instruction in the science of cooking and the art of eating. Tidy women in every nook and corner of this glorious country. Second. I would submit articles that I see in various magazines and other periodicals to able colored writers for a reply—such articles as those in the editorials of the "Boston Journal" and "Boston Herald" of February 19th, and others I might mention, yet I won't stop to enumerate. Third. As well as the present advertising I would, from time to time, publish short biography of some prominent person, also institutions of various kinds. Fourth. I would solicit articles from able writers on various subjects, either the political issues of the day or what benefit does the Afro-American get from some institution or law, etc. I would hold the columns of my journal ready at all times to accept good and wholesome articles from the pen of every person and them for their time and labor. Now, Mr. Editor, I think I have covered all points fairly well. So I will now leave it with you to follow my lines or not. C. T. WHITE 1050 Barnes St. St. Louis, MO 1050 Burnaby St. Vancouver, B. C. A Grand Affair: Municle, Ind., Special.—The first grand banquet of Eagle Lodge No. 14 K. of P., was given last Tuesday evening March 31st, at Shirk's hall, on East Jackson street. The committee on arrangements spared no pains in making the entertainment a suco ss in every particular. About 500 invitations were sent out and nearly 250 ladies and gentlemen dressed in their best, attended with smiles of surprise and delight. All were anxious to participate in the first banquet given by the young lodge but Pain From Inflammatory Rheumatism Would Have Killed Our Son. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills Saved Him. "We began to use Dr. Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills six years ago. My wife had liver trouble and a neighbor gave her some of your liver pills to try, after which we bought a bottle of them and my wife used them until curled. Since then I have used them and I must say that I have never used any pills that gave me the satisfaction these have. We also use Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills with greatest satisfaction. Three years ago our son Harry had inflammatory rheumatism, and we had given him Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills which relieved him almost instantly he would have die. I am always glad of the opportunity for praising Dr. Miles' Remedies"—James Evertt, Alton, Ills. "I was afflicted with neuralgia for years and never found any permanent relief till I began using Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. They are a sure cure for headache and neuralgic pains. Only this morning I recommended them to a friend with a severe headache and in a half hour he came into the store smiling. The headache was gone. We use them in the family and find them excellent for the women folks. This high altitude makes them very nervous. Grandma says I should tell Dr. Miles she could not live here were it not for the Anti-Pain Pills that she takes occasionally."—L. B. Morris, Helena, Montana. The drummists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. two months of age. The reception committee were highly complimented on its ability in attending to the personal and social requirements of the visitors. The Indiana Orchestra a most excellent : Talladega College. bed rooms, cozy corners, sitting and reception rooms abound. Social functions are not forgotten, for the cottage is at times thrown open to the friends of the family. Moreover, spacious rooms are there where under competent tutelage, the other girls of the institution are taught cooking and sewing. It is our belief that Foy Cottage and all that it stands for is one of the most important features of the college for the uplift of a race. musical organization, furnished music for the evening. Potted flowers and tissue paper decorations of red, white and blue accented the Occasional stage. The music thrilled the guest so much so that the floor of the immense hall was filled with lover's of dancing. The dreamy waltz, alternating with the giddy two-step were greatly enjoyed, until the hour had arrived for the tempting menu, having been prepared by Mr. J. R Hummel, the well known caterer. After supper dancing was resumed and continued until after midnight. Mr. John Davis, delighted the participant by introducing new features in the grand march, in which forty couple appeared. The visitors expressed themselves highly entertained. The affair was a grand success, and a credit to the colored population of Munice. John W. White, Frank Means, R. M Robins, John. Ray, Carl Marin. Committee on arrangements. Mr. H. L Tayler, floor manager. The K. of P., band together with several members of the Eagle Lodge, attended the annual sermon at Anderson Sunday. Mr W. H. Stokes, Miss Mae Stokes, Miss Cora Jeff, and Mr. Lewis Stewart, spent Sunday in Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. J. M Robbins are on the sick list, both are convexlessing. Mr. Pierce of Indianapolis, attended the K of P. banquet last Tuesday evening March 31st. Morris Brown College has an excellent list of commencement speakers Amorg whom are the following well known individuals: Bishops W. B. Derrick and James A. Handy, and Profs. H. T. Kealing and R. B. Wright, Jr. --- MADAMaMCNAIRDEE-MOORE [Picture of a woman with a headband and necklace. She is wearing a dark dress with a light-colored collar. The background is a dark, oval frame.]] The gifted Clairevoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (can) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairevoyants of New Orleans. She's a lively Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells painfully what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. Wit a grasp of her hand she gives you a soot infiltration to enable you to overcome all bad habits. She will teach you the homes of happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the makers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes where there is confusion. Your husband and wife will never become angry or your sweet heart forsake you. But will love you better and marry you sooner if you will only need this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe the a Godsend to our city: my husband and I had been seperated over a year and just since I called on this lady, he returned today and is happy." This young lady says: "The only lady and we are now engaged." You can't miss consulting this gifted lady's gifted to read characters. She chages the world to excell her advice on love, losses, business, family and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated causes speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; st.11ly a Christian lady and depends entirely on heavenly gift. If you are painful or alling she has been witchcrafted to see her. She has been traveled through 34 states doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, 9th chap, 33d ver: "I this man is not of God he could do nothing." Three parloros so arranged that you meet nofriends norstrangers: everything confidential. Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter I, for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached for the man. My heart has band and the way he would throw a time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can be more tightly. A LADY of New York, La. Chicago, Ill. Nov. 17, 1902 Madame Mnairée, Indianapolis, Ind.: Dear Madame,—Your letter like a ray of sunshine, came duly to hand and I am very pleased with it, for every word of it were true; I am sorry that I did not write to you months ago. I enclose $6.00 for your service, hoping that you may be successful in bringing about desired results. I feel quite sure that you can. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill, and sincerely hope your speedy recovery. Molino, Fla., Nov. 14, 1902. Madame: You are the proper person in the proper place. All that you say is true and all you do is good. May God bless you. Guntersville, Ala., Oct. 26, 1902. I tried Mme. McNardee and find that she is well up to her profession. She will tell things to come, and they will come as predicted. It will pay people to try her who want to know many things in the future. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic ower. She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one has ever seen. She is a past and present life and put you on the road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions. I called on her when the one I love had gone I knew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. Madame—I for a long time, do to this for you are all you advertise, but think my usband and I have been separated 2 years; I called on you in September and its week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are heart-broken by family troubles, love affair and bad luck until it seems that life is a gift that you will tell me will do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B.C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to hear your words, and she will search letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. N.B.-Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. 608 N. West Street, cor. Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. MADAME MCGNAIRDE-MOORE. WANTED Canvassing "THE AGENTS for IN REVELATION, IN HIS TORY AND HIS HIPPIP: What the Race and Education and Is Doing in Arms, Arts Letters, Forum, the School and the Martial Trade. A record of his achievements and a demonstration of his possibilities. 500 pages, 200 engravings. By the J. J Pipkin. Supervised and introduced by the J. John B. Gordon, former Major General in the Confederate Army. Address, for description, terms and further details, of the life of it by democrats and Republicans—white and black. N.D. THOMPSON PUBLISHING CO., St. Louis, M. FAILING HAIR BALDNESS ACCUMULATED CURED There is but one way to tell the reason of baldness and fainting hair, and that is by a microscopic examination. Your skin is afflicted must be known before it can be intelligently treated. The use of dandruff cream is like making medicine specific to the cause is like taking medicine specific to the need. Send three fallen hairs to the office of the hair doctor, who will send you absolutely free a diagnosis of your case, a booklet on care of the hair's health, and a copy of your booklet for you. Enclose postage and write to: PROF J. H. AUSTIN, 5015 Kearns Blvd., Chicago, IL. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Are You Short? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Planos. If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, etc., leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the peo ple of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach a all. Try our new Building Association Plan arranged in fifty weekly payments. $25.00—Weekly Payments Only 60c. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, al owing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual ote. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room 908 Stevenson B'ld'g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St A bargain opportunity for house-cleaners, making it possible at a slight expense to replace with fresh summery draperies the numerous heavy hangings of the winter months. Cretonnes, 20c and 25c a yard qualities, some excellent styles among the shorter lengths. Special price... 8c Blue, yellow, red and green striped Scrim makes pretty summer portieres, the quality regularly 12½c a yard, at..... 7c Several styles of striped and dotted Swiss, 12½c quality, a yard..... 9½c L.S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Claude Bass has returned to Chicago. George W. Chivis was in the city last week. Ira Aldridge Jones has returned to Cincinnati. Indianapolis is the best city for colored barbers in this country. Miss Bertha Williams has accepted a position at The Freeman office. Mrs. Dora Dean Johnson and husband were at the Grand Opera House last week. Mrs. Rosa Lee Tyler, vocalist, from Chicago was at the Grand Opera House last week. Mrs. Retta Moss was in Charlestown, Ind., last week, to attend the funeral of her uncle. Remember and attend the "Milk Maid's Convention" at Allen Chapel April 29th. Mr. Carter Smith gave a ball in Alexandria, Ind., Monday night. He reports success. Special sale on suits, skirts, silk jackets and waists at the Atlas Cloak House, 211-213 Indiana avenue, four doors from The marriage of Mr. Arthur Jones and Miss Henrietta Davis took place Saturday evening at the home of the bride. Mrs. G. T. Glenn of 927 Chicago street has just returned home from a pleasant visit among friends and relatives in Lebanon, Ky. William Pollard died last Thursday morning at his home in North West street. His remains were taken to Louisville, Ky.; for burial. Mrs. Ella E. Falson, 522 Minerva street, is still confined to her bed very ill, caused by a serious fall, but at this writing we are glad to say she is some better. The Deaconness school of Simpson Chapel has been transferred to this city with one member from New Orleans, one from Texas, two from Ohio and one from Indiana. Mrs. C. W. Brown entertained, last Wednesday evening, in honor of Mrs. R. W. Thompson of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Thompson leaves in a few days to join her husband at Tuskegee, Ala. Lieut. J. E. Green of the 25th Infantry has been in the city for a few days visiting relatives. The lieutenant has seen service in Cuba and more recently in the Philippines. He is now stationed at Fort Reno, Oklahoma. Mrs. Edna Harris-Skinner, who has been ill for several weeks, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harris, in Hiawatha street, Monday morning. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Our pastor, Rev. W. H. Riley, D. D. of Cincinnati, Ohio, has begun his work on the disciplinary line. A plan is on foot to test the strength of the church. The pastor will preach Sunday morning and evening. The choir will furnish special music for next Sabbath. Nine hundred and thirty-four dollars and forty-five cents was the collection at Corinthian Baptist church last Sunday. They also have subscriptions enough to run over $1,000, to be paid in a few days. Thirty-six members have been added to the church within the last three months. The Greathouse Giants, under the management of Sopi Williams, the genial bartender at the Greathouse bar, and some local team will cross bats Sunday. "Skiptown" hopes to develop his bunch of tossers into winners against all comers. Euthanasia is rife among the promoters, and crape will be tited in the button-hole of each rooter if the bunch goes a frost. Rev. E. L. Gilfiam was in the city this week. He preached at North Indianapolis last Sunday. Mr. Oscar Tyre has accepted a position as city solicitor on The Freeman. Items of interest will be accepted for this column. New phone 2880; old phone, black. 7187—two rings. BUSINESS INTERESTS. Ladies wanted at the Atlas Cloak House, 211 Indiana avenue, four doors from Illinois street. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 403 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Ed O'Bannon will exterminate Roaches, Red Ants and Bed Bugs or no pay. Work guaranteed. Call or address 312 Indiana avenue. Try the Blue Front restaurant for first class meals. Lunches 10c up Open day and night. L. Simm proprietor, 312 Indiana avenue. Trousers $5 00 up; suits. $20 00 up. Charles A. Parker & Co., 46 N. Pennsylvania street, room 20—The Tailors. We solicit your patronage. Charles A. Parker, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son. Cleaning, dying and repairing a specialty. New phone 2885. Indianapolis, Ind. A Good Advice. If you are troubled with kinky or curly hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If your hair is falling out, Ozonized Ox Marrow will stop it. If you have dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow. Ozonized Ox Marrow is a hair food that imparts to the hair a healthy, life-like appearance so much desired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. INFORMATION WAMTED of Edmund William Thrift, son of Jesse and Delila Thrift, born at North Madison, Ind, 1850. When last heard from he was in New Orleans, La., in 1877 or 1878. Any information as to his whereabouts will be thankfully received by his aged another whose health is falling fast. Address his sister. MRS MARY E. SCOTT care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. News Notes. Milford, O., Special—Rev. McPheeters had a grand program arranged for Easter Sunday. He spoke very highly in favor of our colored press. * **One of our young men, who has become a bareback rider, will leave with Robinson's show. * **Mrs. Olfe Ventis spent the Easter in Camp Dennison. * **Mr. Roy Ingram, of Dayton, O., is here visiting his brother. * **Mrs. George Jackson entertained her sister, Mrs. Lagan, of Winton Place. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Robinson & Glover's barbershop, 101 Malvern avenue. Williams & Bartly TAILORS Old Telephone, 1 ring on Black 6511. Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. 405 Indiana Ave.. Indianapolis, Ind. 4% On Time Deposits NO CHARGE FOR STEEL BANKS 3 1/2 % ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS COMMERCIAL TRUST CO. 4 East Market Street. Are You hort? loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, CAPITOL MILLINERY COMPANY, Because we quote you lower prices than any pla wn and furnish you the newest and prettiest styles A Call Will Save You Money. Guaranteed to keep the grass in good healthy condition it applied at frequent intervals. Water applied by means of a bose will be found a helpful aid in lawn-caking. VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120, 122, 124 E. Washington Street. Both Phones 589 Wishes your trade, Suits at popular prices Cleaning, Pressing and Altering a specialty. 327 Indiana Avenue. LOUIS MUELLER Fashionable Tailor Y. M. C. A. Building 31 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Suits from $28.00 up. Call and inspect our goods. Fit guaranteed. Up-to-date Styles. The Freeman indores this house. If so, we will advance it to you on your furniture, piano, horses, wagons, warehouse receipts etc., and allow you to pay it back in small weekly or monthly payments. We give you plenty of time, from one month to one year. You have the use of both the property and the warehouse monthly travel costs and we make no inquiries among your friends or neighbors. We also loan money to salaried people holding permanent positions with responsible concerns on their own note without endorsement. Our having been in business so long and our liaison with the management and courteous treatment. Call and get our plans. All information cheerfully given. Loan Company 207 Indiana Trust Building, Corner Winston St. and Virginia Ave. Office Hours--8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Saturdays p. m. CAPITOL MILLING is doing more business than any WHY Because we quote you lower price furnish you the newest and prettiest A Call Will Save Capitol Mill 331 Indiana LAWN MO Guaranteed to keep the grass in good health Water applied by means of a hose will be a VONNEGUT H 120, 122, 124 E. Washington Street. W. C. H. FASHIONAB Wishes your trade, Suits at popular specialty. Best Work. Telephone G "Nick" T Fine Repairing, Cleaning and Pressing, LOUIS M Fashional Y, M. C. A. Building 31 N. Ill. Suits from $33.00. Call and inspect Styles. The Freeman indorses this house REMOVAL D·L. Nesbitt, The Now at 342 In Next door to Port Great variety of spring styles now 202 N E A C W C O INDIANAPOLIS IND. We make a specialty of Artificial Limbs and Braces of various shapes and sizes. Trusses made and ad justed in all bad cases. Lady is pleased to pay slices. Work is committed. Send for circular. One Dollar buys any Hat in the House. The $1 Hat Store 31 South Illinois Street. Mrs. Whitten At reduced prices all this week. Call and be convinced. 337 Indiana Avenue. YOU ARE WANTED at 17 Virginia Avenue any time between now and JUNE 1, 1903 by S L TAYLOR & 00. to select Your Spring&Suits. The goods are now ready for your inspection. Get samples and make your select one early. Price suits $15.00 to $28.00; trousers $400 to $8.00. Grant H. Clay, M.D. DENTIST 150 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. 14 years with New York Dental Co. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY MANUFACTURERS SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Hospital Supplies, Trusses, Supporters Elastic Stockings, 133 S. Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Playing Cards, POKER CHIPS. All Kinds All Prices KIPPBROS. CO, 37 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Mail orders receive prompt attention. IERY COMPANY, store of its kind on the Avenue. NY? less than any pla best styles Save You Money. Illinery Co. Avenue. OWERS Healthy condition if applied at frequent intervals. Round a helpful aid in lawn-making. HARDWARE CO. Both Phones 589. AZEL TAILOR Services Cleaning, Pressing and Altering 17 Indiana Avenue. Green 2143. Lowest Price. The Tailor 121 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. MUELLER Tole Tailor Indiols Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Our goods. Fit guaranteed. Up-to-date. e. L NOTICE Leading Colored Tailor Indiana Avenue Berger's Barbershop being shown. Call and see them. Atlas Cloak House 211-213 Indiana Ave., 4 doors from Illinois St. Bargains that break all records. Suits tor $5 00 a bargain for..... $10 00 Our $10.00 Suits were never sold less than $20.00. Skirts of all kinds less than half price. Spring Coats and silk Walets at your own price. NOTICE OF REMOVAL The McCormick Art store is now located at 335 Indiana Ave. , bet. Capitol and Senate, where we would be glad to see our old customers or any new ones. PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIATY. H. C. Krentler & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF Artificial Limbs, Deform- ity Braces, Trusses, Elastic Stockings, Crutches, Rho Extensions, Arch Plates, Ec. Surgical Instrument Repairing Discount to Physicians Write for terms: 303 Massachusetts Ave. 208 East New York St INDIANAPOLIS, IND. New Phone 1289. Subscribe for The Freeman. Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES All Wheels Guaranteed Why Are We It? $15--Standard Make--$15 Because we always have something better at a lower price then our would-be competitor. We are at all times in a position to save you money. Our illustrated Bargain sheet for 1903 gives full particulars of our 1903 line of Bicycle and Tires sent free by mail to any address, be sure and get this sheet before you purchase. We do all kinds of Repairing. THE GUARANTEE TIRE & BICYCLE COMPANY 208 and 210 S. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. for everything pure, fresh and up-to-date to be found in a first-class drug store. Perna. 60c Bell's Pine Tar Honey, 15c, 35c I. S. 63c and $15 Laxtive Bromo Tallow 13c 2 for. Syrup of Figs, genuine 13c 5 per. Kilimers Swamp Root 35c and 67 Palmer's Success Remedies, each. Duffy's Malt Whisky 79 Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Ice Cream. —HOT SODA— Ice Cream Soda. Prescriptions accurately and carefully compounded at the lowest, possible prices. AL W A Y S R E L I A B L E . Iron Bed. SPECIALS Large Line 50 Samples to select from. $1.69 and up. DRESSERS Dresser Golden Oak, Mahorany, Enamel, or Birds-Eye Maple at..... With no exception the largest and best line in the city. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: 123 and 125 W. Wash. St. Member Merchant's Association. In purchasing mention The Freeman ad. ```markdown ``` H. L. Sanders We want your trade on Waiters, Cooks and Barber Coats and Aprons We will give you our best prices. Write us for Catalogue. H. L. SANDERS 206 Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS Buy direct from The Manufacturer AT THE PONT Massachusetts Avenue and Pennsylvania Street